This potent brew using flavored vodka, orange, liqueur, cherry kirsch, and sparkling wine or champagne is sure to be a hit. If you are avoiding alcohol, try the non-alcoholic version. To retain carbonation, stir this up just before guests arrive.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups raspberry-, cherry-, or citrus-flavored vodka, chilled
- 2/3 cup orange liqueur
- 2 Tablespoons kirsch
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling wine or champagne, chilled
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Sugar (optional)
- 1 recipe Raspberry Brittle (see below)
Preparation:
In a medium punch bowl, combine vodka, orange liqueur, kirsch (cherry liqueur), and ice cubes. To preserve carbonation, carefully pour sparkling wine or champagne and sparkling water down side of bowl. If desired, sweeten to taste with a little sugar. Top with some chunks of Raspberry Brittle (see below).Yield: about 20 (4-ounce servings)
Raspberry Brittle
Pour 1 cup water into bottom of 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with sides (or use a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan). Sprinkle surface of water evenly with about 1/2 cup edible flowers (such as marigolds, calendula, violets, pansies, or dianthus). Sprinkle surface of water evenly with 1 cup fresh raspberries or other fresh fruit. Freeze 3 hours or overnight. To unmold, allow to stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes or till ice can be removed. Remove from pan and break into large chunks. Place in punch just before serving.
• Glacier Punch - Non-Alcoholic Version
Recipe Source: 75 Years of All-Time Favorites (Better Homes & Gardens Books)
Reprinted with permission.
