DANIEL WEBSTER'S PUNCH

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 black tea bags, preferably PG Tips
12 ounces Oleo Saccharum
8 ounces fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus 2 more lemons, sliced into thin rounds, for serving
1 bottle (750 milliliters) Jamaican black rum, such as Hamilton
1 bottle (750 milliliters) oloroso sherry, such as Lustau
1 bottle (750 milliliters) Bordeaux red wine
1 pineapple, sliced into thin rounds, plus leaves for serving
1 bottle (750 milliliters) Champagne brut or prosecco brut, chilled
1 orange, sliced into thin rounds, for serving
12 star-anise pods, for serving
Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving

Steps:

Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add oleo saccharum, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is translucent. Remove lemon peels with a slotted spoon; discard. Stir in lemon juice, rum, sherry, and wine. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
When ready to serve, line the inside of a large punch bowl with pineapple slices (do not overlap). Fill one-third of the way with large ice cubes. Slowly pour tea mixture into punch bowl, making sure not to disrupt pineapple slices. Top with Champagne; gently stir to incorporate. Float lemon and orange slices on surface; sprinkle with star anise and nutmeg. Serve over ice.