Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Holiday Cocktails Part 3


If your not into the rich milky cocktails such as eggnog, hot coco this punch is light and refreshing.

Citrus Champagne Punch

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1/2 cup limoncello
  • 2 teaspoons vermouth
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Ice
  • Lemon twists, for garnish


Directions

Combine the lemon juice, sugar, vodka, Limoncello, and vermouth in a large nonreactive bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours. Add the Champagne and stir to combine.

Serve over ice in highball glasses, garnished with lemon twists.