Description
Cool winter nights sparkle with this Moscato punch, blending sweet Italian wine and festive seasonal fruits. Crisp citrus and warm spices create a delightful cocktail you’ll savor sip by refreshing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Juices:
- 1 bottle (750 milliliters/25.4 fluid ounces) Moscato wine
- 2 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened preferred)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Carbonated Beverages:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite) or sparkling water
Serving Components:
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Pour the Moscato wine into a spacious punch vessel, creating a vibrant liquid base for the festive beverage.
- Cascade cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices into the wine, whisking thoroughly to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Artfully arrange citrus rounds and whole cranberries throughout the liquid, carefully folding them to disperse evenly and create a visually stunning presentation.
- Moments before guests arrive, introduce lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, generating a delightful effervescence that elevates the punch’s texture.
- Fill decorative glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes, then gently ladle the crimson-hued punch over the frozen water.
- Crown each glass with a fragrant rosemary sprig, transforming the drink into an elegant winter libation that captures the season’s essence.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the ratio of juices and wine, making it perfect for different taste preferences.
- Opt for frozen cranberries instead of fresh to keep the punch chilled without diluting the flavor.
- Prepare the punch base ahead of time and add sparkling water just before serving to maintain maximum fizziness.
- Experiment with herb garnishes like mint or thyme for a unique twist on the classic winter cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg