Drink: Pimm's Royale Punch

Recipe by Julie Reiner Who says that Pimm's is just for Pimm's Cups? Add Champagne, and it becomes an especially refreshing punch. Pimm's was created in the 1840s by an English oyster bar owner, and it became one of the most popular beverages in England.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Grapefruit

Health benefits of Pimm's Royale 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. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

Ingredients

Peels of 2 lemons, plus 2 lemons sliced into wheels
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber wheels
1/2 grapefruit, sliced into wheels
1 orange, sliced into wheels
16 ounces Pimm's No. 1
4 ounces orange juice
2 ounces lemon juice
1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne
Large ice block (optional)
6 strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

Place the peels in a glass pitcher or bowl with the sugar (save the lemons for juicing). Muddle the peels until the sugar looks slightly moistened, then cover and let sit for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
Add the lemon, cucumber, grapefruit, and orange wheels, Pimm's, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. You can make this the night before to cut your workload down on New Year's Eve.
When you are ready to serve, transfer the mixture (including the fruit) to a punch bowl and slowly add the Champagne and the ice. Garnish the bowl with the strawberry slices.
To serve, ladle into punch glasses.
This punch can also be served Sangria-style in a pitcher and poured over ice.

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