When I hosted my book club meeting to discuss Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution, I wanted to serve French inspired foods and drinks. I am so blessed to have a wonderful neighbor, Ms. Terry, who came to my rescue with a recipe for this champagne punch as well as an antique crystal candelabra and bronze bust of a woman to serve as buffet decorations. Everyone loved the punch, which is like a sangria. To my surprise, there wasn’t a drop left at the end of the night! Not only does it taste light and refreshing, but it also looks beautiful in the glass.
By Terry Sullivan, Elizabeth’s neighbor
Ingredients
3 oranges, quartered and sliced, seeds removed
1/2 cup sugar
1 bottle of white wine
2 bottles of champagne
Method
1. Slice oranges and place in a pitcher. Sprinkle with sugar and pour in white wine. Let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. (I made mine in the morning and served it at night.) Chill champagne.
2. Right before guests arrive, pour chilled orange mixture into punch bowl and add two bottles of chilled champagne. Cheers!
*Recipe may be doubled for a larger crowd. This served 12 people.
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