Champagne Sherbet Punch is a sparkling wine-based party punch that combines two bottles of champagne, sauternes, and sherbet for a refreshing, elegant crowd-pleaser. The sherbet slowly melts to create a smooth, fruity flavor while keeping the punch chilled throughout serving.
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Put sherbet in punch bowl.
Add sauterne and champagne.
Decorate with lemon slices or pineapple chunks.
Serve immediately after assembly. Unserved champagne and sauternes can be recorked and refrigerated for 1-2 days; do not refreeze melted sherbet.
punch bowl · punch ladle · ice cream scoop
Prepare the champagne and sauternes mixture ahead, but add the sherbet just before serving so it maintains texture and keeps the punch cold.
Lemon sherbet creates a bright, citrus-forward punch; pineapple adds tropical sweetness. Choose based on your desired flavor profile.
Two 750ml bottles of champagne plus one 750ml bottle of sauternes plus 32oz sherbet yields approximately 12-14 servings.
Use dry sparkling wine for champagne and any sweet white wine for sauternes, though this will alter the flavor balance.
Yes, chill the bowl and glasses beforehand, and add ice or keep the sherbet scoops large to maintain coldness throughout serving.
