Limoncello Party Punch, a Festive Sangria

The holiday season typically means loads of soirees, parties, and swaps, and I for one, love it. There are so many festive gatherings to attend and of course, to host.One of the best things you can do as a hostess is prepare a signature cocktail. It gets everyone talking. Plus, it's a stress free way to host, especially if you serve a punch like this one. This Limoncello Sangria is zippy, festive, and most of all, fun. Prepare the punch ahead of time, pour it in a gorgeous pitcher and set it in a designated bar area complete with coupes and fun holiday napkins.This cocktail, along with many others, is available in my book, Picture Perfect Parties Rizzoli NY. Grab a copy here or add it to your Christmas wish list! While you're there, don't forget to pre-order my next book, Cocktail Italiano. It would make the perfect gift for any cocktail connoisseurs. Cin cin!

Limoncello Party Punch (aka. Festive Sangria)

Serves 8

You will need:

– 2 cups of Limoncello

– 1 pint of sliced strawberries hulled and sliced

– 1 small blood orange thinly sliced and quartered

– 1 cup seedless white grapes, halved– 8 cups Sauvignon Blanc– 3.5 cups club soda

To prepare:

In a pitcher, macerate the fruit in the limoncello overnight in the refrigerator.Pour the wine and club soda into the fruit-filled pitcher and serve in champagne coupes.Happy holidays, and Cheers to a Happy & Healthy New Year! x

Photo Credit: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn