Awesome Champagne Punch For Christmas or New Year's Party

Several folks have asked for the punch recipe I mentioned in our last Party Planning post. I’m happy to share it.

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 bottle champagne (Korbel Brut works great)
• Small amount of Grand Marnier (or any orange liqueur you prefer)
• Red sugar
• Green sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Discard cinnamon and cloves.
4. Cool to room temperature and pour into a large pitcher.
5. Add cranberry juice cocktail and pineapple juice.
6. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
7. At serving time, add 1 bottle of chilled champagne.

Source: betweennapsontheporch.net

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