Drink: Lemon Drop Champagne Punch

Lemon complements just about everything beautifully, making it the logical flavor choice for a celebratory Champagne and vodka punch.

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Health benefits of Lemon Drop Champagne Punch

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3 lemons
1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle Champagne
3/4 c. best-quality vodka
4 oz. candied lemon peels

Instructions

With a vegetable peeler, remove zest from each lemon in a long, continuous spiral. Juice lemons and strain pulp (you should have 3/4 cup juice). Set aside.
Heat sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add zest. Let syrup cool completely, about 2 hours.
Pour Champagne, vodka, lemon juice, and syrup into a punch bowl; stir. Serve glasses of punch with candied peels. Looking for cocktail recipes? Try our top fruity drink recipes, retro cocktails, or punch recipes.