Beyond the Bubbly: Part One

Hey Everyone --

After a busy fall and holiday season, we're dusting off the blog so that we can give you some smashing recipes to welcome in the new year with! Our week is going to be dedicated to "More than Champagne" - we'll help you ring in the new year with special drinks that go behind the bubbly!

Looking to ring in 2010 with a punch? Check out the Mimosa Punch Below!

Ingredients:
1 Quart Champagne or Mimosa Sorbet (that's two pints, math wizzes)
2 quarts Fresh Orange Juice
2 liters Ginger Ale (we suggest something all natural, like GuS or the 365 Sodas!)
2 bottles of Champagne, chilled
Strawberries, optional

Served in:
A Large punch bowl with ladle,
serve into low-ball cups or whatever's around!

Instructions:
1. Be sure all ingredients are chilled, and the sorbet frozen!
2. Place the sorbet in the middle of your punch bowl.
3. Pour the orange juice over the WCS Sorbet. Repeat with the ginger ale. Finally, pour both champagne bottles in the bowl (that's right, the fancy two-handed way!).
4. Stir to even out, top of punch should be frothy like a smoothie.
5. Garnish with Strawberries if desired!


Love this but want a little more kick? Experiment with the sorbets - we suggest trying the Sangria and Rose next.

Let us know what you think and if you've tweaked this recipe by commenting below!

Cheers!