Mother's Ruin Punch
Mother's Ruin Punch is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a pitcher, muddle the sugar cubes with the club soda until the sugar is fully broken up.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a pitcher, muddle the sugar cubes with the club soda until the sugar is fully broken up.
Add the remaining ingredients (except the champagne) and fill the pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes.
Stir until cold, then strain into a punch bowl over 1 large block of ice.
Top with the champagne.
Garnish with the grapefruit wheels and serve with a ladle and punch glasses.
In a large container, combine 3 heaping tablespoons of cinnamon-orange tea (such as Market Spice, available at marketspice.com) and one 750-ml bottle of Martini sweet vermouth and stir well.
Let stand at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.