CHAMPAGNE PUNCH (for a party of 6)

Name: CHAMPAGNE PUNCH (for a party of 6)
Ingredients: 1 whole Lemon (Juiced.); 1/4 pound Bar sugar (superfine sugar) (Approximately 1/2 cup. 'Bar sugar' is superfine sugar which dissolves easily in cold liquids.); 1.5 ounces Strawberry syrup (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).); 1 quart Champagne (32 fluid ounces. A standard 750ml bottle is approx 25 oz, so you may need a magnum or 1.5 standard bottles.); 1 whole Orange (Sliced.); 3 slices Pineapple (Fresh or canned rings.); 1 cup Assorted fruit (Optional, for decoration as requested in recipe.)

This elegant 1917 Champagne punch combines the brightness of fresh lemon juice with the sweetness of strawberry syrup for a refreshing party drink. A full bottle of sparkling Champagne provides the effervescent base, while slices of fresh orange and pineapple add visual appeal and fruity complexity. Served in goblets, it makes a sophisticated centerpiece for any intimate gathering.

Ingredients

1 whole Lemon (Juiced.)
1/4 pound Bar sugar (superfine sugar) (Approximately 1/2 cup. 'Bar sugar' is superfine sugar which dissolves easily in cold liquids.)
1.5 ounces Strawberry syrup (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).)
1 quart Champagne (32 fluid ounces. A standard 750ml bottle is approx 25 oz, so you may need a magnum or 1.5 standard bottles.)
1 whole Orange (Sliced.)
3 slices Pineapple (Fresh or canned rings.)
1 cup Assorted fruit (Optional, for decoration as requested in recipe.)

Instructions

1Into a large glass pitcher, pour the fresh juice of 1 lemon.
2Add the bar sugar, strawberry syrup, and the quart of Champagne to the pitcher.
3Stir the mixture gently with a ladle to combine ingredients without losing too much carbonation. Drop in the sliced orange and pineapple slices.
4Decorate with additional fruit if desired and serve immediately in Champagne goblets.