Best Flaming Brandy Punch Recipes
HOT RUM PUNCH
Nothing warms a cold body up like a quaff of hot rum punch. This version, spiked with cognac and infused with citrus and nutmeg, is exactly what you want to serve at a party once the temperature drops outside. If you're feeling flamboyant, you can flambé it, to the great amusement of your guests. Just make sure to use a fireproof bowl; silver or another metal is ideal, wood or even tempered glass is not. But even if you don't set it on fire, it's a rich, soothing and powerful libation. Serve it in small cups for the most civilized gathering.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories punches
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest of 2 lemons and the tangerine in strips. Drop into a large heatproof bowl (or use a fireproof bowl if you plan to set the punch on fire) and combine with sugar. Muddle together with a muddler, pestle or the back of a wooden spoon. Let mixture sit for at least 3 hours to infuse (or infuse overnight).
- Halve the tangerine and squeeze juice into a measuring cup. Halve lemons and squeeze lemon juice into the measuring cup to make 3/4 cup juice in total. (Save any unsqueezed lemon halves for another purpose.)
- When ready to serve, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Pour rum and cognac into the bowl with the sugar and peels. If you want to flame the punch, do so now; see note below.
- Add reserved citrus juice and boiling water and stir well. Grate nutmeg over top of punch and ladle into glasses.
CHAMPAGNE PUNCH WITH BRANDY AND CITRUS
Eye-opening notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit keep this festive punch from heading into ultra-sweet territory-and fresh mint seconds the motion. "Once the Champagne has been added," says Scott Peacock, "serve the drinks as soon as possible to experience the maximum tickle of bubbles."
Provided by Scott Peacock
Categories Champagne Punch Alcoholic Cocktail Party New Year's Day New Year's Eve Cocktail Grapefruit Lemon Lime Orange Mint Cognac/Armagnac White Wine Chill Engagement Party Grape Gourmet Drink
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then transfer to a bowl and cool syrup completely (or quick-chill by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally until cool).
- Stir together juices, wine, Cognac, mint, fruit, and cooled syrup in a large pitcher. Chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour. Stir in Champagne.
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