Rum Citrus Punch

Spreading good cheer is easy - greet guests with a citrusy twist on punch.

2 cups pear nectar
4 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
2 cups club soda, chilled
1 cup light rum
orange slices

Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large pitcher or punch bowl; pour 2 cups bottled pear nectar and 4 cups orange juice (from blood oranges or regular juice oranges) through sieve into pitcher.

Before serving, stir in 2 cups chilled club soda and, if desired, 1 cup light rum.

Pour into glasses over ice; garnish with orange slices.

Makes 8 servings.