"There were dirty dishes all over the place when I was done making this, but it was worth it! I made my own macaroni, using 100% semolina. My local store did not have thick slices of pancetta, so I used diced proscuitto. I also used 1 tsp of cayenne, as I noticed another posting of this recipe called for that amount. I took it to a potluck, and"

"Just right! The color is beautiful and the drink tastes divine. Just the right balance of sweetness and tart. I added a little egg white, as suggested, which made it even more pretty. I used "Simply Cranberry Cocktail" which, I think, is a better product than Ocean Spray."