Champagne Punch with Brandy and Citrus
A sophisticated and refreshing cocktail punch that combines champagne, brandy, and fresh citrus juices with white wine and mint. Perfect for elegant entertaining and special occasions.
8 servings
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup sugar
- •½ cup water
- •1 cup white grape juice
- •1½ cups fresh grapefruit juice
- •¼ cup fresh lime juice
- •¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- •1 cup dry white wine
- •¼ cup Cognac or other brandy
- •½ cup packed mint leaves
- •1 whole navel orange
- •1 whole lime
- •1 whole lemon
- •1 bottle Champagne
- •chilled
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then transfer to a bowl and cool syrup completely (or quick-chill by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally until cool).
15 min
- 2.
Stir together juices, wine, Cognac, mint, fruit, and cooled syrup in a large pitcher. Chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour. Stir in Champagne.
60 min
