Titanic's 1st Class Menu: Punch Romaine

Ingredients

• 6 cups crushed ice
• 2 cups champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white rum (optional)
• orange peel, slivered (optional)

Simple Syrup (use 1 cup)

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Simple Syrup:.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute or until syrup is clear. Remove from the heat and cool.

3. 3

   Makes 2 cups-Syrup can be stored in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

4. 4

   In a blender combine the crushed ice, 1 cup simple syrup, champagne, white wine, orange juice, and lemon juice. Blend until mixture is well combined.

5. 5

   Spoon the mixture into individual dessert cups. Drizzle with rum, if desired, and garnish with a sliver of orange peel. serve immediately.