How to Open Champagne Like a Lady
Raspberry-Lime Champagne Punch Recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
We've already shown you a few of our favorite ways to enjoy some bubbly, from boozy gummy bears to watermelon Champagne. Here, another sophisticated way to serve sparkling wine to a crowd.
Ingredients
⅓ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
¾ cup lime juice, preferably freshly squeezed
½ cup vodka
2 cups tonic water
2 cups raspberries
1 lime, sliced
1 bottle Champagne or sparkling white wine
Directions
1. In a small pot, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Stir to make sure the sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature.
2. In a large pitcher, stir the cooled simple syrup with the lime juice, vodka and tonic water to combine. Stir in the raspberries and lime slices.
3. Just before you’re ready to serve, add the Champagne. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
186 calories
0g fat
23g carbs
1g protein
16g sugars