I meant to share photos and recipes from our NYE party this year but as usual got so focused on the party that I forgot to take pics. Anyway, my trick of serving a specialty drink seemed to do the trick again and thought I would share the recipe for anyone adding to their party repertoire. This recipe for Sparkling Rum Punch comes from Southern Living’s December 2012 issue:
Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 2 (750-milliliter) bottles sparkling wine, chilled
Preparation
- Stir together orange juice, orange liqueur, and rum in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour. Pour mixture into a large pitcher or punch bowl, and top with chilled sparkling wine. Serve immediately.
- Note: We tested with Cointreau orange liqueur and Asti Spumante sparkling wine.
I added the rosemary and orange slice as in the picture and also a mint leaf. Really yummy! This would also be a refreshing drink for a summer party.
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Mmmm this sounds like a great New Years Day drink! I’ll have to remember this one…thanks for sharing Lane!
Love the sprig of rosemary! It looks delish.
Oh my, looks like something I’d drink three glasses of before realizing it’s too late.
Yum!