Lavender Lemon Champagne Punch
Author/Submitted by:
The Herb Companion Dec '95/Jan '96
Servings: 15
Categories:
Alcoholic Beverages
/
Champagne
/
Fruits
/
Punch Recipes
/
Wine
Ingredients: 3
pounds
purple grapes 1
cup
lavendar flowers 1 1/2
cups
sugar 1
teaspoon
whole cloves 1/2
cup
lemon juice 1
bottle
claret wine 3
bottles
pink champagne,
chilled
1
quart
spring water,
bottled
grapes and lemons,
for garnish
3
cinnamon sticks Directions:
Press the grapes in a food mill. Strain and combine the juice with: the lavender, sugar, water, cinnamon and cloves. Boil slowly, covered, for 5 mins. Strain and cool. Add the lemon juice and claret, cover tightly and chill overnight. To serve, pour the mixture into a glass or crystal bowl or pitcher. Slowly add the chilled champagne. Garnish with grapes and lemon slices.
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