Mother's Ruin Punch
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 8
 
This punch is a healthier twist on a traditional holiday punch.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup chilled club soda
  • 1½ cups gin
  • 5 to 6 grapefruits = 1½ cups fresh grapefruit juice, plus 3 thinly sliced grapefruit wheels, for garnish
  • large lemons = ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup sweet vermouth
  • 2¼ cups chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Ice
Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, stir the sugar with the club soda until dissolved.
  2. Stir in the gin, freshly juiced grapefruit and lemon juices and sweet vermouth and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  3. Transfer the punch to a large bowl. Gently stir in the Champagne and float the grapefruit wheels on top.
  4. Serve in punch glasses over ice.
Recipe by Fit Bottomed Girls at https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2015/12/holiday-cocktails-tips-tricks-and-recipes/