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Champagne Punch

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon slices for garnish (optional)
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus orange slices for garnish
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
• 1/2 cup Triple Sec
• 1/2 cup Cognac
• Two 750ml bottles dry Champagne or sparkling wine
• Lime slices, for garnish (optional)
• Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Makes about 3 quarts

Combine lemon juice, sugar, orange juice, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, and Cognac in a nonreactive bowl and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add Champagne and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Pour into a decorative bowl or pitcher. Garnish with citrus slices and fresh strawberries. Serve in Champagne flutes, wineglasses, or punch cups.