Champagne Punch

Name: Champagne Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Juice of a Lemon; Powdered Sugar; 1 C Maraschino; 1 C Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1 pt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 2 btl Champagne; 1 pt Carbonated Water; 1 pt Strong Tea (optional); Fresh seasonal fruit [Garnish]

Champagne Punch is an elegant sparkling beverage blending brandy, triple sec, maraschino, fresh lemon, and champagne topped with carbonated water and fresh fruit. It's a crowd-friendly celebration drink that balances sweetness with citrus brightness.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

12 Juice of a Lemon
Powdered Sugar

1 C Maraschino

1 C Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec

1 pt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

2 btl Champagne

1 pt Carbonated Water

1 pt Strong Tea (optional)optional

Fresh seasonal fruit [Garnish]

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Instructions

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

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Balance carbonation by adding champagne and carbonated water last, just before serving, to preserve fizz.
Chill all spirits and the punch bowl in advance—ice added during serving will dilute the drink.
Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding the final champagne bottle; powdered sugar dissolves better when stirred into cold liquid.
Float fruit slices and ice ring (made 1 day ahead) to keep the punch chilled while reducing dilution.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec → any dry curaçao or Cointreau (same flavor profile)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → any VS or VSOP brandy (no change needed)
Champagne → Prosecco or Cava (drier, less sweet result)
Strong tea → ginger ale or club soda for non-alcoholic depth (lighter result)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately after combining. Store unopened spirits in a cool, dark place; opened bottles keep 1–2 months sealed.

Equipment

punch bowl · ladle · jigger or measuring cup

Common Questions

Can I make Champagne Punch ahead of time?

Yes—prepare the base (brandy, triple sec, maraschino, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and tea if using) up to 2 hours ahead. Add champagne and carbonated water just before serving to preserve carbonation.

What fruit should I use as garnish?

Choose seasonal fresh fruit: citrus slices (lemon, orange), berries, stone fruit slices, or pineapple chunks. Float them in the punch bowl or add to individual servings.