Julia Reed's Champagne Punch
A pretty Champagne punch perfect for a large party during the Christmas holidays.
Servings: 14 cups
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brandy
- 2 bottles (750~milliliter) chilled sparkling wine
- 1 bottle (375~milliliter) chilled dessert wine such as Sauternes
- oranges or lemon slices for garnish
- cranberries for garnish
- 1 ice ring
Instructions
- Stir together the fresh lemon juice and the 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the brandy.
- Place an ice ring in a large punch bowl.
- Pour the punch over the ice ring.
- Stir in the sparkling and dessert wines.
- Garnish with orange or lemon slices and cranberries.
- Serve in punch cups.