Twinkling Ginger Champagne Punch
Ginger adds a peppery bite to this sparkling drink. For a nonalcoholic version, skip the vodka and champagne and use the ginger syrup with sparkling water or sparking cider.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup light-color corn syrup
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1/4 cup water
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3 Tbsp. finely snipped crystallized ginger
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1/2 cup vodka
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1 750-milliliter bottle champagne, chilled
Directions
1.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and candied ginger. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vodka; cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Strain the vodka mixture to remove the candied ginger; discard ginger.
2.
Pour vodka mixture into a large bowl. Slowly pour the champagne down side of bowl; stir gently with an up-and-down motion to mix.
3.
To serve, ladle punch mixture into champagne glasses or punch cups. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 150, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 13 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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