Recipe Name: Twinkling Ginger Champagne Punch 🍹
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description: This delightful concoction, featured in Midwest Living magazine and generously shared by Tomfooleries Restaurant in Kansas City, promises to add sparkle to any occasion, including your Thanksgiving festivities. With its tantalizing blend of flavors and a touch of chill time, it’s the perfect way to toast to the season.
Recipe Category: Punch Beverage 🥂
Keywords: Beverages, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Refrigerator, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 163.8
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 11.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.9g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 10g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Light corn syrup | 1/4 cup |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Crystallized ginger | 3 slices |
| Vodka | 1/2 cup |
| Champagne | 1 bottle |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, light corn syrup, water, and slices of crystallized ginger.
- Mix the ingredients well until thoroughly combined.
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Boil and Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Infuse with Spirits:
- After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the vodka until it’s fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Chill and Infuse:
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the saucepan and transfer it to the refrigerator.
- Let it chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to intensify the flavors.
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Strain and Prepare for Serving:
- Once thoroughly chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the punch mixture into a medium bowl to remove the pieces of ginger.
- Discard the ginger slices.
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Add the Finishing Touch:
- Now it’s time to add the sparkle! Slowly pour the champagne down the side of the bowl containing the chilled punch mixture.
- Gently stir the mixture to combine the champagne with the ginger-infused base.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- With a ladle, pour the Twinkling Ginger Champagne Punch into individual glasses or festive punch cups.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp effervescence and the delightful blend of ginger and champagne flavors.
Chef’s Tips:
- For an extra festive touch, garnish each serving with a twist of fresh ginger or a slice of citrus.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute sparkling water or ginger ale for the champagne.
- This punch can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for entertaining. Simply follow the recipe up to step 5, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the champagne just before serving for the freshest taste.
- Don’t discard the ginger-infused syrup leftover from straining. It makes a delicious addition to cocktails, mocktails, or even as a sweetener for tea or lemonade.
With its enticing blend of sweet, spicy, and bubbly flavors, this Twinkling Ginger Champagne Punch is sure to become a favorite at your holiday gatherings and special occasions. Cheers to good times and festive sips! 🥂✨
