Mother's Ruin Punch
A gin punch for a group with cinnamon-orange tea-infused sweet vermouth, grapefruit and lemon juices, sugar, club soda, and Champagne. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 11% ABV.
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In a pitcher, muddle the sugar cubes with the club soda until the sugar is fully broken up. Add the remaining ingredients (except the champagne) and fill the pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Stir until cold, then strain into a punch bowl over 1 large block of ice. Top with the champagne. Garnish with the grapefruit wheels and serve with a ladle and punch glasses.
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Volume625 ml
Strength11 % vol.
Alcohol68 ml (54 g)171 ml de vodka (40 %)5.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar52 g (8.3%)13 sucres en cube
Acidity1.17%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)
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Mother's Ruin Punch