Because a New Year’s party wouldn’t be complete without a little bubbly, this Champagne-spiked cocktail is a perfect addition to the menu.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 18 SERVINGS (3/4 CUP EACH)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups ice cubes
1 quart ginger ale, chilled
1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne, chilled
1. In a large pitcher, combine sugar and water; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the apple juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and lime juice. Refrigerate until serving.
2. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl and add ice cubes. Slowly add ginger ale and Champagne.