Champagne Punch

Name: Champagne Punch Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz Juice of a Lemon; 1 qt Carbonated Water; 1/2 pt Maraschino; 1/2 pt Old Mr. Boston Curacao; 1 pt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy; 2 qt Champagne

Champagne Punch is a classic sparkling cocktail that combines brandy, maraschino liqueur, curaçao, and fresh lemon juice with champagne and carbonated water, making it ideal for celebrations and large gatherings.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 dz Juice of a Lemon
1 qt Carbonated Water
1/2 pt Maraschino

1/2 pt Old Mr. Boston Curacao

1 pt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy

2 qt Champagne

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Instructions

1
Add enough Powdered Sugar to sweeten.
2
Place large block of ice in punch bowl and stir well.
3
Boston Curacao
4
Boston California Brandy
5
Some prefer to add the strained contents of a pot of tea.
6
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
7
Serve in 4 oz.
8
punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all ingredients—champagne, brandy, and liqueurs—before mixing to avoid excessive dilution from ice.
Juice fresh lemons rather than using bottled juice for brighter, more balanced flavor.
Add champagne and carbonated water last to preserve carbonation; stir gently to combine.
Serve over ice in a large punch bowl and replenish champagne as the party progresses.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Brandy → any dry California or French brandy (no change to flavor profile)
Old Mr. Boston Curaçao → triple sec or Cointreau (slightly drier, less almond note)
Maraschino → cherry liqueur or crème de cassis (shifts flavor but maintains sweetness balance)
Carbonated Water → ginger ale (adds spice; reduces amount by half to avoid excess sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately while champagne and carbonated water remain effervescent; punch does not store well once mixed.

Equipment

punch bowl · large punch ladle

Common Questions

Can I make this punch ahead of time?

Prepare the base mixture of brandy, maraschino, curaçao, and lemon juice up to 4 hours ahead. Add champagne and carbonated water just before serving to maintain carbonation.