Titanic's 1st Class Menu: Punch Romaine

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups crushed ice
• 2 cups champagne or 2 cups sparkling wine
• 1 cup wine
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
• orange peel, slivered (optional)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 simple syrup:.
• 2 in a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water. cook over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. bring to a boil and cook 1 minute or until syrup is clear. remove from the heat and cool.
• 3 makes 2 cups-syrup can be stored in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
• 4 in a blender combine the crushed ice, 1 cup simple syrup, champagne, wine, orange juice, and lemon juice. blend until mixture is well combined.
• 5 spoon the mixture into individual dessert cups. drizzle with rum, if desired, and garnish with a sliver of orange peel. serve immediately.