Spiced Blood Orange Champagne Punch

By: Teri & Jenny

This is a perfect and SUPER easy drink to make….like right now 🙂 It takes no time at all, especially if you make the blood orange juice  mixture a day or two ahead of time and store it in the fridge. I know, I know, too much champagne tends to give most people massive headaches the next day, but that’s why you should invite a bunch of friends over this weekend for a potluck and serve these as something for people to just sip on! Just sayin. The cinnamon and star anise flavors infused into the juice also make this a great holiday drink, me thinks. Enjoy! xx Jenny

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 3 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice or store bought 100% blood orange juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 (500ml) bottle brut champagne, chilled

Instructions

• Place the blood orange juice, sugar, cinnamon and star anise in a small pot and bring to a boil, over medium-high heat.
• Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium/medium-low and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, 30 to 40 minutes.
• While the mixture is still hot, stir in the white wine until completely combined. Allow to cool before placing in the refrigerator to chill, at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve, place 3 tablespoons of the blood orange mixture into the bottom of each glass and top with chilled champagne (about ½ way to 2/3 of the way full). Serve!