Champagne Punch

A great party requires a specialty drink, right? Well, in our opinion, a specialty drink does a great party make, especially if it’s a fruity drink, girlie drink, or made with Champagne. One of our favorite drinks to have at a party is Champagne Punch. Spice it up a little and make it Strawberry Champagne Punch or another fruit flavor, or add your own variations of fruit juices, soda or alcohols.

Champagne Punch also stretches far – the champagne doesn’t have to be super expensive since it doesn’t have to stand on its own, and mixed with all of the other ingredients, a few bottles can fill a whole bowl.

Next time you’re hosting a party, consider making Champagne Punch:

Champagne Punch Ingredients

2 10-ounce packages frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed (or similar fruit)
2 750-ml. bottles rosé wine (about 6½ cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
Powdered sugar or simple syrup
3 750-ml. bottles champagne (about 10 cups)
Ice mold

Champagne Punch Recipe

Chill ingredients before mixing

Purée strawberries (or other fruit) in a blender. Add a rosé wine if necessary. Chill.

Sweeten lemon juice to taste with sugar or simple syrup. Pour into a punch bowl.

Stir in puréed fruit and wine.

Add champagne last, immediately before serving.

Add ice mold if desired

Makes apx 40 servings.

*Girly Drinks Champagne Punch Recipe courtesy of Great Party Recipes