Its a festive punch that couldnt be easier.
I also really enjoy holiday-worthy cocktails, frommulled wineto cider to champagne-spiked concoctions.
I quickly gravitated towards the Winter Wassail Punch, with images of festive cocktails dancing in my head.
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Laurel Randolph
I grabbed a couple of other ingredients and hummed Christmas carols all the way home.
Luckily, TJs offered plenty of inspiration.
After tasting it, I really appreciated how balanced it is.
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Its the ideal mix of fruity, tangy, sweet, and spiced.
Holiday in a glass.
The rest was easy.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
A little lemon brightens things up, but isnt required.
Add ice to 12 glasses and squeeze a lemon wedge in each (optional).
Add garnishes and serve.
Add the sparkling wine just before serving.
Fill an old-fashioned, highball, or stemless wine glass halfway with ice.
Squeeze in a small lemon wedge, if using.
Top with 2 1/2 ounces Winter Wassail Punch and 1 ounce vodka and give a quick stir.
Top with 1 ounce sparkling wine.
Add your choice of garnishes and serve.
Dont Forget the Garnishes
To make this drink even more festive, have fun with the garnishes!
Or serve in a pitcher and garnish each glass with rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds.
I like to combine the other ingredients in a pitcher and prep all of the glasses.
It takes five minutes tops.
