Ingredients

  • 2 bottlesbrut Champagne(chilled)
  • 1 cupcognac
  • ½ cuporange liqueur(Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
  • ½ cupfresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cupsimple syrup
  • 🍋orange slices, strawberries, mint(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Combine cognac orange liqueur lemon juice and simple syrup in punch bowl
  2. Add ice ring or large block of ice
  3. Just before serving add chilled Champagne
  4. Garnish with orange slices and strawberries
  5. Serve immediately in punch cups or Champagne flutes

📜 History

Champagne punch became popular in the 19th century as a way to extend expensive Champagne for large celebrations. It graced the tables of Victorian balls and Gilded Age parties becoming synonymous with elegant entertaining. It remains the quintessential New Years Eve party drink.