Description
Blueberry Gin and Sage Punch -A refreshing make ahead, holiday punch, with lemon and prosecco – sparkling and effervescent!
Ingredients
Units
- 12 ounces frozen blueberries
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 30 fresh sage leaves- a generous handful (about 1/2 cup packed)
- 3/4 bottle gin (about 2 1/2 cups), optional
- 1 bottle Prosecco (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot over medium-high heat, combine frozen blueberries, lemon juice, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a simmer.
- Muddle berries well, mashing them in the pot. Add the sage. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from stove and let sit overnight or for several hours (the longer it sits the more the sage will come through).
- Strain the blueberry mixture, pressing down hard on the berries with a muddler or back of a big spoon, allowing them to release their colorful juice.
- Place blueberry sage syrup in a large punch bowl or glass beverage container with a spigot (see notes).
- Add gin and Prosecco and garnish with a few sage leaves and lemon slices.
Variations
For a mocktail version, skip the Prosecco and gin and add in sparkling white grape juice, or sparking apple juice.
Notes
- Make a giant round ice cube (in a 6 inch diameter tupperwear) to place in the punch bowl to keep it cold without watering it down.
- OR place everything in a pitcher filled with ice and leave the Prosecco out, adding it in when serving in individual glasses
Nutrition
- Calories: 165