Garden-Inspired Cocktails

Champagne Punch with Sage, Lemon and Ginger

A sparkling punch adds class to any gathering, and it just tastes soooo dang good! Champagne is a classic celebratory beverage and this champagne punch recipe creates a champagne drink that everyone will love.

This champagne punch combines fresh sage, lemon, and ginger to create a fresh, refreshing, bubbly beverage.

Champagne Punch with Sage, Lemon and Ginger

Recipe by GardenuityDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking timeminutes
Calories

110

kcal

The perfect party punch, with the combination of lemon, ginger and sage the aroma will invite people to give it a try and the taste will have them asking for refills.

Ingredients

  • 8 lemon zest strips

  • ½ bunch of sage

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice

  • 2 cups gin

  • 2 cups of ginger liqueur

  • 6 cups unflavored sparkling water like Topo Chico

  • 2 bottles chilled sparkling wine

Directions

  • Muddle the lemon zest, sage, and sugar until the sugar begins to turn green.
  • Add 2 cups of warm water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Let this sit for 15 minutes allowing the flavors to fully infuse the water. (This can be made the day before and kept in the refrigerator)
  • Stir in lemon juice, then strain through a fine sieve into a large punch bowl.
  • Stir in gin and ginger liqueur.
  • Pour sparking water and sparkling wine into the mixture and stir.
  • Enjoy!
Gardenuity

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