Chill the punch mixture until you're ready to serve. To release the ice ring from the mold or pan, submerge the bottom of it in a large bowl of cold water for 2 to 3 minutes.

In a large pitcher (about 64 oz.), mix pineapple juice, apple juice, passion fruit juice, sugar, cherry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and 2 c. water until combined.

It's called aloo bukhara juice, and contains tamarind and dried plums, or prunes, if you prefer. Summer's reaching a punishing peak here - it's 104 degrees Fahrenheit - so I assumed he was just ...