New Year's Lemon Punch

A Sparkling Lemon Punch is a staple for traditional Austrian New Year celebrations. It is my pleasure to share this easy and refreshing Lemon Punch recipe with you!

A slice of lemon is like a little piece of sunshine; it is so vibrant and alive with flavor! That is why lemon is the perfect flavor to ring in the new year! Its lively flavor will remind you to stay adventurous and roll with life's punches, the sweet and the sour!

So every New Year at my home, we raise glasses filled with Lemon Punch to make a fresh annul and hope you will too!

🥘 Ingredients

• Lemons: Everyone loves lemons! This colorful fruit has so much irresistibly sweet and tart flavor that it is the perfect inspiration for a spirited punch! Choose large, fresh lemons. Look for lemons with nice, unblemished skin so you have plenty of good-looking garnishes.
• White Wine: Crisp and delicious white wine brings out the most tasty citrus notes from the lemons. Choose your favorite white wine variety, but a smooth Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris would make a great punch.
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is amazing! There are so many deliciously healthy benefits to this simple ingredient. If you want to learn more about lemons, check out my juicy guide to everything lemon!
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar has more depth of flavor than white sugar, making it the perfect choice for this brightly flavored punch. You can also use agave syrup as a sugar-free substitute.
• Sparkling Wine: Sparkling wine is the best way to bring the bubbles! Choose something light and flirty like an Asti, and if you want to lower the alcohol content, swap this ingredient for sparkling water.

See the recipe card for quantities.

🍸 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step One: Add spirals of lemon peel to the punch bowl. Pour in half the white wine. Infuse for half an hour.

Step Two: Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, then stir in the sugar and the remaining white and sparkling wine.

Step Three: Garnish the punch with lemons and lemon balm leaves if you fancy. Enjoy!

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🍽 Equipment

• Punch Bowl: A small punch bowl is the ideal serving vessel for this drink. Go fancy and use a crystal bowl or keep it low-key with a simpler choice.
• Cutting Knife: A paring knife or small chef knife will work for this punch.
• Cutting Board: Choose a clean, citrus-friendly cutting board.
• Lemon Squeezer: A lemon squeezer or citrus reamer will save you so much energy when squeezing many lemons simultaneously.
• Ladle: Pick a ladle that looks nice with your punch bowl.
• Serving Glasses: Traditionally, punch glasses should be on the smaller side, that way, guests are encouraged to sip, mingle, and make the rounds all night long!

🙋🏻 FAQ

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📖 Recipe

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.