Cognac-Sauternes-Champagne Punch

Submitted by Raquel Grinnell

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

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 bowl
• Serves: 20

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.