St. Cecilia's Punch

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
St. Cecilia's Punch
280 min.
10
549kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of St. Cecilia's Punch, a vibrant and refreshing beverage that is perfect for any gathering! This punch is not only a feast for the eyes with its beautiful array of fruits, but it also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With a low FODMAP profile, it’s a fantastic choice for those who are mindful of their digestive health.

Imagine a sunny afternoon where friends and family come together to enjoy this exquisite drink. The combination of brandy, dark rum, and brut sparkling wine creates a harmonious blend of flavors that dance on your palate. The addition of fresh lemons and juicy pineapple adds a zesty twist, while the green tea infusion provides a subtle depth that elevates this punch to a whole new level.

St. Cecilia's Punch is not just a drink; it's an experience. With a preparation time of just under five hours, you can easily prepare this delightful concoction ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. When it’s time to serve, the effervescence of club soda and sparkling wine will bring a celebratory fizz that will surely impress your guests. So, gather your ingredients, unleash your inner mixologist, and get ready to toast to good times with this stunning punch!

Ingredients

  • cups brandy 
  • liter seltzer water chilled
  • 2.5 cups rum dark chilled
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • medium optional: lemon seeded thinly sliced
  • 0.5 medium pineapple cored peeled
  • 2250 milliliter sparkling wine chilled
  • 0.3 cup tea green (from 10 tea bags)
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Thinly slice the pineapple into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters.
  2. Place them in a large nonreactive bowl.
  3. Add the lemons and brandy and stir to combine.
  4. Let sit at room temperature while you make the tea mixture.
  5. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  6. Remove from the heat, add the tea leaves, and stir to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.Hold a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl with the pineapple-lemon mixture and strain the tea mixture into the bowl (if there are large flecks of tea leaves, line the strainer with a coffee filter before straining). Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.When ready to serve, transfer the fruit-brandy mixture to a 7-quart punch or serving bowl. Gently stir in the sparkling wine, club soda, and rum (do not overmix or your punch will be flat). Float the ice block in the punch and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories549kcal
Protein1.62%
Fat1.3%
Carbs97.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.43
Glycemic Load
31.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.6504348671955%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.55mg
Theaflavin
0.09mg
Thearubigins
4.8mg
Eriodictyol
9.23mg
Hesperetin
12.05mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.83mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.69mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.1mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.09mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:548.67kcal
27.43%
Fat:0.31g
0.48%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.13%
Carbohydrates:52.44g
17.48%
Net Carbohydrates:50.59g
18.4%
Sugar:48.04g
53.38%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:42.05mg
1.83%
Alcohol:50.44g
100%
Alcohol %:10.41%
100%
Protein:0.88g
1.75%
Vitamin C:44.53mg
53.97%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.37%
Potassium:313.59mg
8.96%
Magnesium:32.98mg
8.25%
Iron:1.36mg
7.57%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.56%
Copper:0.13mg
6.5%
Phosphorus:48.58mg
4.86%
Calcium:44.13mg
4.41%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.97%
Folate:15.44µg
3.86%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.43%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.75%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.54%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.79%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%
Source:Chow