Double-berry Coconut Punch

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Williams Estate in Tyler, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ice ring (see below)
 * 2 packets frozen strawberries in syrup thawed
 * 15 ounces cream of coconut
 * 48 ounces cranberry juice cocktail chilled
 * 2 cups light rum
 * 32 ounces club soda chilled

Directions

 * 1) Prepare ice ring in advance.
 * 2) In blender puree strawberries and cream of coconut until smooth.
 * 3) In large punch bowl combine strawberry mix,cranberry juice and rum.
 * 4) Just before serving add club soda and ice ring.

Ice ring

 * 1) Fill ring mold with water to within 1 inch of top rim; freeze.
 * 2) Arrange strawberries, cranberries and mint leaves and lime slices on top of ice.
 * 3) Carefully pour a small amount of cold water over fruit; freeze.