Charleston Punch

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About 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
December 2007
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Barbara Adkins always has a bowl of this potent libation at her party. It was the traditional drink of the St. Cecilia Society, founded in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1762.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brandy
  • 2 small lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup brewed green tea
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 cup peach-flavored liqueur (such as peach schnapps)
  • 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Champagne, chilled

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 174
  • Caloriesfromfat 0.0%
  • Fat 0.0g
  • Satfat 0.0g
  • Monofat 0.0g
  • Polyfat 0.0g
  • Protein 0.1g
  • Carbohydrate 15.2g
  • Fiber 0.3g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 0.1mg
  • Sodium 1mg
  • Calcium 3mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine brandy and lemons in a large bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.

Step 2

Add pineapple to brandy mixture. Let stand 3 hours.

Step 3

Combine brandy mixture, tea, and next 3 ingredients (through liqueur), stirring until sugar dissolves. Add sparkling water and Champagne, stirring gently until blended. Serve immediately.

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Ratings & Reviews

yankeebelle's Review

yankeebelle
November 24, 2009
Made this for New Year's Eve 2008 with friends. Was delicious, and easy enough if you remember to start 24 hrs. in advance. I followed directions as written, but did chill all ingredients except the brandy mixture, and served over ice in glasses. Served out of glass trifle bowl like a punch bowl. A special way to use champagne on New Year's.