James Beard's Champagne Punch

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
James Beard's Champagne Punch
45 min.
40
141kcal

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Welcome to a delightful celebration of flavors with James Beard's Champagne Punch! This exquisite beverage is perfect for any festive occasion, whether it's a wedding, a holiday gathering, or a casual get-together with friends. With its refreshing blend of citrus and the effervescence of champagne, this punch is sure to impress your guests and elevate your event.

Imagine the clinking of glasses as you serve this vibrant drink, which not only tantalizes the taste buds but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it ensures that everyone can indulge in its sparkling goodness without worry. The combination of fresh lemon and orange juices adds a zesty brightness, while the cucumber slices provide a crisp, refreshing touch that beautifully complements the rich flavors of cognac and Cointreau.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 40 people, this punch is not only easy to prepare but also a showstopper that will have your guests raving. So, gather your ingredients, chill your champagne, and get ready to create a memorable experience with this elegant and delicious Champagne Punch. Cheers to good times and great company!

Ingredients

  • 3000 ml champagne chilled (or prosecco or cava)
  • 1500 ml cognac 
  • 20 slices cucumber thin
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh (from 2 lemons)
  •  lemon zest grated
  • cups orange juice fresh (from 6 oranges)
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 16 ounces frangelico 
  • 16 ounces frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Gently stir together the sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Cognac, Cointreau, Champange, and lemon zest in a large punch bowl. Chill.
  2. Garnish the punch bowl with the cucumber slices, and set the bowl on a bed of crushed ice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein3.37%
Fat2.01%
Carbs94.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.8
Glycemic Load
2.41
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
1.2830434979304%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
1.92mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.11kcal
7.06%
Fat:0.05g
0.07%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.03%
Carbohydrates:5.04g
1.68%
Net Carbohydrates:4.91g
1.79%
Sugar:4.55g
5.05%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.9mg
0.26%
Alcohol:17.49g
100%
Alcohol %:16.44%
100%
Protein:0.18g
0.36%
Vitamin C:8.27mg
10.02%
Potassium:100.31mg
2.87%
Magnesium:9.54mg
2.38%
Iron:0.36mg
1.97%
Phosphorus:15.9mg
1.59%
Folate:5.65µg
1.41%
Copper:0.03mg
1.27%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.23%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.04%