Mixed Drink featuring Black Tea and Brandy Preparation
Serving Up a Holiday Sipper: A Tasty Twist on a Brandied Punch
Feeling the holiday spirit and hosting a shindig? Impress your guests with this lively Brandy Punch, a contemporary twist on a classic cocktail. The recipe hails from the stylish halls of The Rose Club at The Plaza Hotel, although I couldn't find exact instructions for their Black Tea Brandy Punch. Fret not, my dear imbiber, for I've crafted a recipe that draws inspiration from similar drinks.
Pucker up for a party punch bursting with zest from citrus, the smoothness of brandy, and a hint of tea, courtesy of The Plaza Hotel's notorious flavors. Cognac from the esteemed Hennessy VSOP sets the stage, with Cointreau adding a festive sparkle, all brought together by the bubbly effervescence of Brut Champagne. Citrus garnishes render a fragrant aroma as you bathe in holiday cheer.
Before we delve into the ingredients and instructions, let's take a moment to infuse a touch of nuanced flavor into your simple syrup. For this, swap white sugar with brown sugar, giving your cocktail a delightful caramel undertone. And, for that extra dash of holiday joy, add a pinch of Angostura bitters or a generous dusting of grated nutmeg to your frothy blend.
- Servings: Approximately 40
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Time: Just 5 minutes active time, total!
Whatcha' Need:
- 32 ounces lemon juice
- 8 ounces strong black tea (Ensure a full-bodied flavor using a robust black tea, such as English Breakfast)
- 32 ounces simple syrup (Infuse it with warmth by using brown sugar instead of white.)
- 8 ounces Cointreau
- 32 ounces cognac, like Hennessy VSOP
- 2 bottles Brut Champagne
- 1 ice ring (A citrus and water ice ring carved in a Bundt pan or ring mold)
- Sliced citrus, such as oranges and grapefruit, for garnish
Here's Your Game Plan:
- Fill a large punch bowl with a scoop of ice.
- Pour the lemon juice, black tea, simple syrup, Cointreau, and cognac into the bowl. Gently stir your concoction.
- Float the ice ring on top of your lively medley.
- Top it off with the champagne.
- Garnish with lemon and orange slices and serve the punchy elixir to your adoring guests.
Enjoy the holiday season with this elegant and flavorful punch, handcrafted for your affluent soiree!
- The simple syrup, infused with the warmth of brown sugar, adds a delightful caramel undertone to the punch recipe.
- The holiday drink, inspired by The Rose Club at The Plaza Hotel's Black Tea Brandy Punch, combines the smoothness of brandy, zest from citrus, and a hint of tea with a touch of nuanced flavor.
- At the luxurious hotel, The Plaza Hotel, nutrition and taste blend seamlessly as they add their notorious flavors to their signature drinks, such as the Black Tea Brandy Punch, the recipe for which is not found but serves as inspiration for this contemporary twist.
