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Summer Punch
5 from 12 votes

Summer Punch

Summer Punch is a fruity beverage combining white wine, champagne, and fresh berries like blueberries, strawberries, and pears. The fruit is soaked in wine and sugar overnight to meld flavors before adding fresh pear slices and bubbly champagne just before serving for a refreshing and lightly sweet drink.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 750 mL white wine pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc, dry
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 11 ounces blueberries
  • 8 large strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 750 mL champagne Extra Dry
  • 2 bartlett pears cored and sliced

Instructions

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  1. Pour the white wine into a large pitcher.
  2. Add the sugar, blueberries, and strawberries to the wine. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and let chill overnight, or at least 2 hours.
  3. Just before serving add the pears and champagne.

Notes

  • Chill the white wine and champagne ahead of mixing for better flavor and served temperature.
  • This punch is best served immediately over ice to maintain its refreshing quality.
  • Peeling the pears can create a colorful presentation if desired for special occasions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 355mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 49IU (1%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 355mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 49IU 1%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.