Mother's Ruin Punch

A sophisticated punch combining Plymouth gin, tea-infused vermouth, citrus juices, and champagne. This refreshing cocktail punch is garnished with grapefruit wheels and perfect for entertaining.

6 servings
1 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 8 cubes white sugar cubes
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • 4 ounces Plymouth gin
  • 2 ounces cinnamon orange tea-infused sweet vermouth
  • 4 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 3 ounces dry champagne
  • 6 wheels grapefruit

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a pitcher, muddle the sugar cubes with the club soda until the sugar is fully broken up. Add the remaining ingredients (except the champagne) and fill the pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Stir until cold, then strain into a punch bowl over 1 large block of ice. Top with the champagne. Garnish with the grapefruit wheels and serve with a ladle and punch glasses.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    In a large container, combine 3 heaping tablespoons of cinnamon-orange tea (such as Market Spice, available at marketspice.com) and one 750-ml bottle of Martini sweet vermouth and stir well. Let stand at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.

    90 min