Lemon Champagne Punch
You’ll notice that this punch has no added sugar: It’s unnecessary when the limoncello is already so sweet, and the sugar rim gives a little extra crunch. Better to keep this drink on the slightly tart and tangy side instead of giving your guests a toothache.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- ½ cup vodka
- ½ cup limoncello
- 1 cup brut champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
- ¼ cup lemon sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Meyer lemon juice, vodka, and limoncello in a medium pitcher. Chill until cold, about 2 hours.1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup limoncello
- Add the champagne and ice to the lemon mixture and stir until icy cold.1 cup brut champagne, 2 cups ice cubes
- Ladle into 8 lemon sugar-rimmed glasses and serve.¼ cup lemon sugar
Notes
For Meyer Lemon Sugar-Rimmed Glasses:
- Use a fine-hole Microplane or other grater to remove the zest from 1 Meyer lemon.
- Mix the zest with ¼ cup sugar on a small plate, stirring to release the lemon oils.
- Rub 1 lemon wedge around the rim of small champagne coupes to moisten lightly.
- Dip the rims in the lemon sugar to coat.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
