Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – St. Nick’s Punch. This party-ready cocktail is a nod to the New Orleans festive staple, the St. Charles Punch. The original features tawny port, cognac, lemon, and simple syrup. I’ve converted this formula into an entertaining format with the addition of Masi Modello Prosecco.
This post is sponsored by Masi.
The story of Masi begins in 1772, the date of the Boscaini family’s first harvest in the prized vineyards of ‘Vajo dei Masi’, a valley in the heart of Valpolicella Classica.
Masi is one of Veneto’s most venerable producers, generations of the Boscaini have spent centuries perfecting their craft – from the cultivation of the grapes to turning it into wines with a distinct sense of place to bringing their wines to market.
Masi, which has always been committed to safeguarding the heritage of grapes and indigenous techniques, has particular expertise in the Appassimento drying method, traditionally used in the Venetian regions to concentrate aromas and flavours in wine. The result is majestic and unique wines, like Amarone, of which Masi produces the widest and most qualified range on the international market.
Masi Modello Prosecco is a harmonious and elegant sparkling wine with aromas of white flowers and peach and light notes of apple and pear. The palate is crisp and fresh, finishing with notes of zesty citrus fruit.
Be sure to tune into my Instagram Stories tonight at 5 p.m. Eastern for a step-by-step cocktail tutorial on how to make this punch bowl cocktail!
Cheers, friends!
St. Nick’s Punch
This party-ready cocktail is a nod to the New Orleans festive staple, the St. Charles Punch. The original features tawny port, cognac, lemon, and simple syrup. I’ve converted this formula into an entertaining format with the addition of Masi Modello Prosecco.
- 1 cup ruby port
- 1 cup H by Hine VSOP Cognac
- ¾ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup honey sage champagne syrup
- 1 oz Angostura bitters
- 1 bottle Masi Modello Prosecco
- Garnish: orange wheels
- Garnish: rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup champagne
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup fresh sage sprigs
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Add all ingredients, excluding Masi Modello Prosecco, to a punch bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
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Remove from fridge and pour in 1 bottle of Masi Modello Prosecco. Stir. Add one large block of ice to the punch bowl.
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Garnish the punch with orange wheels and fresh rosemary sprigs.
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Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until fully incorporated – about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Fine strain into an airtight container.
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Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
