RABBIT PUNCH

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Matt Wallace, bartender at Harvard & Stone in Los Angeles, created this potent fruit-filled punch for our story Spring Cocktails Perfect for Brunch. The combination of pineapple, orange, and lemon plus the crisp, dry bubbles from the Champagne really wake up your palate after a long winter, he says. The citrus and sugar base is called oleo-saccharum, and is common in older punch recipes. Wallace says it's an excellent way to add a subtle citrusy perfume to the final drink, and requires time but very little labor.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole orange, plus 1 orange cut into thin slices for garnish
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (750 milliliter) bottle bourbon, at least 100 proof
1 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

Steps:

  • Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from 1 orange and the lemon. Transfer to a large punch bowl and add the sugar. Muddle to release the citrus oils, then let stand 1 to 2 hours. Add the lemon and pineapple juices and the bourbon, and stir to combine. Just before serving, stir in 3 to 4 cups of ice, then top with Champagne or sparkling wine and garnish with the orange slices and pineapple chunks.

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