Title: Lavender-Lemon Champagne Punch
Categories: Alcohol Beverages
Yield: 15 To 20

3	lb	Purple grapes
1	c	Lavender flowers, fresh or dried
1 1/2	c	Sugar
1	ts	Whole cloves
1/2	c	Lemon juice
1		Bottle of claret
3		Bottles pink

champagne,chill 1 qt Spring water, bottled Grapes and lemons for garn. 3 ea Cinnamon sticks 1. Press the grapes in a food mill. Strain and combine the juice with : the lavender, sugar, water, cinnamon and cloves. Boil slowly, covered, : for 5 mins. Strain and cool. Add the lemon juice and claret, cover : tightly and chill overnight. To serve, pour the mixture into a glass : or crystal bowl or pitcher. Slowly add the chilled champagne. Garnish : with grapes and lemon slices.

Source: The Herb Companion Dec '95/Jan '96

From: Rammots

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