Christmas offers a wonderful opportunity to entertain family and friends. Many people choose to hold an open house or sponsor a traveling dinner during the holidays. No matter the specific type of dinner or party, however, providing something sparkling and fresh to drink is an absolute necessity. However, providing wine or champagne for everyone may not be financially feasible. A great alternative to that is providing a sparkling champagne punch instead. Here is a recipe that should suit almost everyone's needs.
Instructions
1. Determine how many punch bowls of champagne punch are likely to be needed. An average size punch bowl will serve between 12 and 18 people.
2. Calculate the amount of each product necessary in order to make the punch. It's better to have too much punch than not enough.
3. Gather the ingredients together. Make a trip to the store to purchase everything as needed.
4. Thoroughly chill the champagne, cranberry cocktail and soda before making the punch.
5. Semi-thaw the frozen lemonade. You want it soft enough to be removed from the can easily but not in total liquid form.
6. When you are ready to put the punch together, open the champagne. Be sure not to shake the bottle before opening.
7. Put 1/4 of the cranberry cocktail (about 12 oz.), soda and the frozen lemonade (about 6 oz.) into each punch bowl. Stir all together until the lemonade is totally thawed. Taste the drink for tartness and sweetness, adding water by 1/4 cup amounts until you achieve the flavor desired.
8. Pour 1/2 bottle of champagne (roughly 12 oz) into each punch bowl. Add enough ice to keep the ingredients properly chilled.
9. Float a few fresh cranberries on top of the punch for color and décor. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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