I have a secret recipe. I’m going to share my secret recipe with you, thus making it a non-secret recipe. On the day after Thanksgiving, it’s time to start planning for that big December holiday, whether it be Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice…whatever floats your theological boat. I, myself, partake in my favorite (made up) holiday: Chrismukkah. So, in the spirit of giving, I share my Chrismukkah punch with you.
Ingredients:
-Champagne (well, sparkling wine, unless you wanna get really fan-cy) – Trader Joe’s sells stellar bottles for $4.99 a pop. Get it? A pop? Pop the champagne. Anyway…
-Peach nectar and pear juice (interchangeable with guava juice, mango nectar, cranberry, etc.)
-Ginger ale (or Diet Sprite)
-Raspberries
-Limes
Pour your bottle of Champagne into a giant punch bowl. If you’re anything like me, you’ll go through about 20 bottles in one evening – hey, people really get into the Chrismukkah spirit. Now, a few hours before you pour the Champagne, there’s a small preparatory step you need to take. Pour your ginger ale (or Diet Sprite) into a ring (such as a pound cake mold). Sprinkle your raspberries in there too and stick in the freezer – when it’s done, you’ve got yourself a work of frozen art. Drop the ring into your 20-bottle Champagne punch. Pour in juices and stir. Slice limes and drape on top. You’ve got a festive, red-and-green holiday punch. For a testimonial on its potency, ask my dear friend Laura about her Michigan Avenue story the morning-after.
So, there ya have it. I assume my secret is safe with you. (Responsibly) enjoy the deliciousness of the Chrismukkah Champagne punch. Just promise you’ll never tell. xoxo.
