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Champagne Punch with Brandy and Citrus

Name: Champagne Punch with Brandy and Citrus
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup white grape juice; 1 1/2 cups fresh grapefruit juice (preferably pink or ruby red); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy; 1/2 cup packed mint leaves; 1 navel orange, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 lime, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 lemon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine, chilled

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Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then transfer to a bowl and cool syrup completely (or quick-chill by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally until cool).
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Stir together juices, wine, Cognac, mint, fruit, and cooled syrup in a large pitcher. Chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour. Stir in Champagne.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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