If you are entertaining anytime over the holidays here is a great punch to serve your guests. I like serving punches or sangria versus having a bar because you can serve a crowd without spending a fortune on several different kinds of alcohol, mixes, etc. With its frozen cranberries, oranges and champagne this one is sure to please everyone.
AJ's Christmas Punch
Serves 10
Ice (in block form if possible, if not, large chunks)
4 oz. Cointreau
4 oz. brandy
2 oranges, cut into wedges
1 cup frozen cranberries (optional)
2 bottles chilled champagne
1. Add ice to a large punch bowl. If using chunks (as opposed to a large block of ice), fill the bowl just under half way.
2. Add Cointreau and brandy. Using a ladle or long spoon, stir briefly.
3. Add orange slices and cranberries (if using) and then pour in the champagne.
4. Stir 12 times and let sit for a minute, so the ingredients can get acquainted.
(photo and recipe from fineliving.com)
Yummy! I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Lyndie | November 20, 2009 at 01:54 PM