Four-Citrus Champagne Punch is a pretty pink drink to enjoy for Valentine’s Day. Make it ahead and sip on it over brunch with girlfriends or your love.
I’ve always felt that cocktails are a labor of love. Of course you can go out and get something fancy at the bar. But you can do it at home too — nothing shows you care like hand-juicing some citrus or making fancy ice.
For years I’ve been wanting to get a few girlfriends together for a Galentine’s brunch to show them how much I love them. This Four-Citrus Champagne Punch is what I’d make to pair with a homemade brunch. I love that I can make the citrus base of this recipe ahead of time and top it with some bubbly just before serving. It’s got grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime, and it’s the perfect shade of light pink.
So how is this punch a labor of love? I prefer to hand-juice citrus whenever I can. It just tastes better! That’s made easier with OXO’s SteeL Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer, which helps me keep any pulp out of the cocktail. And the ice cubes, of course! OXO’s Xs and Os Ice Cube Tray makes the cutest ice cubes. If you boil the water first and pour it into the trays after it has cooled slightly, the ice cubes will come out clear. I love how subtle and elegant they look floating in this cocktail!
This Valentine’s, whether you’re dining with your sweetheart or brunching with your girlfriends, a homemade cocktail will do the trick. Cheers! // susannah
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Four-Citrus Champagne Punch
A sweet-tart punch made with champagne and four kinds of citrus is sure to impress your friends at brunch or a party!
Ingredients
- 4 cups grapefruit juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (750 ml) bottle champagne or prosecco, chilled
- ice
Instructions
- Into a large mixing bowl, strain grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime juices. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Taste and, if too tart, add more sugar 1/4 cup at a time. Transfer to a pitcher and chill for at least one hour.
- When ready to serve, add 3 to 4 ice cubes. Fill glasses halfway with the citrus juice base. Top with champagne.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
This sounds amazing! I am a lover of citrus as well. I think that I’ll be making this for Valentine’s Day, and those ice cubes are too cute!!
Susannah says
Thanks Joanna! Aren’t those ice cubes adorable? And I agree, citrus is the best! Hope you enjoy this recipe! And thanks so much for your comment.
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
Oh my goodness, those ice cubes are so cute! I want to get that tray. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Susannah says
Aren’t they fun? OXO makes the cutest stuff. Thanks so much for your comment, Jenna! Always good to hear from you!
Becca @ Two Places at Once says
Sounds lovely! I have a group of girls that gets together for Galentines day…we should definitely make this!
Susannah says
You should! It makes a bunch so it’s perfect for a party. Thanks so much for your comment Becca!
Kristin | Eat.Fly.Love. says
I love that X’s and O’s ice cube tray! What a fun little touch – and perfect for a special occasion!
Susannah says
Thank you so much, Kristin! I think they are so cute, too. And you’re right, so perfect for a special occasion!
grace says
cool ice cubes, literally and figuratively! tasty beverage too, obviously. 🙂
Susannah says
Haha, thank you Grace! I think the Xs & Os are so cute, too.
Annie Abbey says
Such a cute addition with the x’s and o’s! I love a good Valentine’s day cocktail! Have a great weekend!
xx Annie
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Susannah says
Thanks Annie! I love the X&O ice cubes!
Mary Hines says
How do you make the X’s and O’s
Susannah says
Hi Mary! I used OXO’s Xs and Os Ice Cube Tray. I recommend filling them with hot water before freezing so you get clearer ice cubes.