Cognac-Sauternes-Champagne Punch

Packs a kick, but oooooh so yummy! Cooking time is steeping time for the fruit.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

•  cognac, 1 bottle
• 4  lemons, sliced into thin rings
• 1  pineapple, sliced into thin rings
•  wine, 1 bottle (pale sherry)
•  apple brandy, one 375-ml bottle (Sauternes)
• 4  ounces  superfine sugar
•  champagne, 3 bottles
•  ice

Directions

1. In a large container, combine the Cognac with the.
2. lemons and pineapple. Place in the refrigerator and let.
3. steep for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
4. In a 2-gallon punch bowl, add the sherry and Sauternes;.
5. add the sugar and let it dissolve. Once the sugar has.
6. dissolved, add the Cognac-fruit mixture, the Champagne.
7. and enough ice to chill. Ladle into glasses and serve.