I’m making a list. I’m checking it twice. We’re making a Christmas cocktail that’s Naughty & Spice! It’s a little sweet, a little tart, with just enough spice to keep things interesting!
Are you hosting a holiday gathering? Do you want to serve a simple (and simply delicious) punch that is sure to please a crowd? Then let’s get mixing because this is the cocktail for you!
Naughty or Spice Punch
- Patron Reposado ¾ cup
- Cran-Apple Juice 1 ½ cup
- Gran Marnier ¼ cup
- Prophecy Pinot Grigio 1 Bottle
- Lemon Juice ¼ cup
- Ginger Liqueur ¼ cup
- Club Soda to top
- 1 Lemon, Sliced
- 1 Orange, Sliced
- 1 Large Apple, Diced Fuji or Gala preferred
- 1 Pear, Diced Bartlet or Bosc preferred
- Cinnamon Sticks
In a large pitcher combine Patron Reposado, Cran-Apple Juice, Gran Marnier, Pinot Grigio, Lemon Juice, and Ginger Liqueur. Mix well. Add Lemon, Orange, Apple, and Pear. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.
To Serve – Add ice to your pitcher. Pour 4-6 oz into a wine glass over ice, be sure to add some of the delicious infused fruit to each glass. Top with a splash of club soda. Add a few cranberries and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you- it’s long, but not complicated! I bet you have many of the ingredients at home right now, and the rest you can find at your grocery store.
As always, a recipe is just a suggestion- if you don’t like or don’t have tequila, use vodka. If you don’t have pears, just double the apples. Swap the Pinot Grigio for Sauvignon Blanc if you prefer, but I would avoid Chardonnay or White Zinfandel for this recipe. And use Cinnamon Sticks, powdered Cinnamon won’t dissolve well and may make the cocktail feel a little gritty, and that will definitely land you on the naughty list! Happy Mixing!