Oscar Party Prep: Champagne Punch

The Oscars are upon us! Whether you're hosting a party at home, or serving alcohol at a well-loved bar, choose a delicious bubbly drink for your Oscar Party attendees.

A champagne punch is a festive addition to any occasion!

Ingredients

• 1 cup triple sec or Grand Marnier
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup Chambord, or other raspberry flavored liquor
• 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 quart chilled ginger ale
• 2 chilled (750 ml) bottles dry Champagne
• 2 cups raspberries

1. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the triple sec, brandy, Chambord and pineapple juice and chill covered for at least 4 hours or overnight. 2. In a large punch bowl, combine the triple sec mixture, the ginger ale, Champagne and ice cubes if desired. 3. Garnish punch with raspberries and serve.

If you need a recipe that's more tailored to the individual, but still packs a punch, try a French 75!

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 tsp sugar (superfine if possible)
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 5 oz Brut champagne

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, sugar and lemon juice and shake well with cracked ice. 2. Fill a Collins glass partway with ice and strain the gin mixture into it. 3.Top off with champagne.

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