Champagne Punch

Name: Champagne Punch with Brandy and Triple Sec
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz Juice of a Lemon; 1 C Maraschino; 1 C Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 16 oz Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 2 btl 750 ml bottles Chilled Shadow Creek Champagne; 16 oz Carbonated Water; 16 oz Strong Tea (optional)

Champagne Punch is an elegant, spirit-forward punch combining brandy, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice with chilled champagne. It's designed as a batch drink for entertaining and balances sweet liqueurs with dry champagne bubbles.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide 50th Anniversary Edition

Ingredients

1 dz Juice of a Lemon
1 C Maraschino

1 C Mr. Boston Triple Sec

16 oz Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

2 btl 750 ml bottles Chilled Shadow Creek Champagne

16 oz Carbonated Water

16 oz Strong Tea (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Add enough powdered sugar to sweeten the juice of 1 dozen lemons.
2
Pour over large block of ice in punch bowl and stir well.
3
The add the remaining ingredients.
4
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
5
Serve in punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all spirits and champagne for at least 4 hours before mixing to avoid over-diluting with ice.
Juice fresh lemons rather than using bottled juice for brighter acidity and better balance against the sweet liqueurs.
Add champagne and carbonated water as the last step, just before service, to maximize fizz and prevent flat punch.
If using tea, brew it strong, cool it completely, and strain to avoid cloudiness in the finished punch.

Substitutions

Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Cognac or other premium brandy (adds complexity but increases cost)
Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or other orange liqueur (more refined, drier profile)
Shadow Creek Champagne → Prosecco or Cava (lower cost, comparable dryness and bubbles)
Carbonated Water → Club soda or seltzer (no flavor difference; avoid tonic water which adds bitterness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store unmixed spirits in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years. Assembled punch is best consumed within 2 hours of adding champagne and carbonated water.

Equipment

large punch bowl · punch ladle · lemon juicer

Common Questions

How far in advance can I make champagne punch?

Prepare the brandy, triple sec, maraschino, lemon juice, and tea (if using) up to 8 hours ahead. Add champagne and carbonated water just before serving to preserve carbonation.

Can I scale this recipe for a smaller group?

Yes. Divide all ingredients by 2 or 4. The proportions remain the same, so flavor balance is maintained at any scale.

What does strong tea add to champagne punch?

Tea is optional and adds subtle tannins and depth. Omit it entirely for a sweeter, fruit-forward punch, or use 16 oz brewed and cooled strong black or oolong tea.

Should I chill the punch bowl beforehand?

Yes. Chill the bowl with ice 15 minutes before serving, then drain. This keeps the punch cold longer without diluting it as ice melts.

Can I use a different champagne or sparkling wine?

Yes. Any dry or extra-dry champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine works. Avoid sweet varieties, which will make the punch overly sugary given the maraschino and triple sec.