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Punch: Champagne Punch

Source of Recipe

K. Levin


Recipe Introduction

"This elegant punch will have your guests begging for the recipe. Be sure the champagne or sparkling wine has chilled at least 6 hours or until very cold. The liqueur base may be combined up to one day before serving."

List of Ingredients

1/2 cup cassis (blackberry) or cranberry liqueur
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur such as Grand Mariner
2 bottles (750 ml) champagne or sparkling wine, well chilled
Lemon twists (optional)


Recipe

Combine both liqueurs in a 2-1/2 quart decorative glass pitcher. Cover and chill until cold. Just before serving, tilt pitcher; slowly pour in chilled champagne and gently stir with a long spoon. Serve in fluted glasses; garnish with twists, if desired.


Makes 8 cups, about 16 servings