French 75 Punch

By ltrodrigu

The classic French 75 cocktail becomes a punch to please the masses! Instead of using ice, consider using frozen orange wheels for a decorative touch.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces gin
• 8 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 ounces simple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon orange bitters
• 32 ounces dry Champagne
• 1 large ice block or several smaller blocks
• 8 orange wheels

Preparation

Step 1

In a punch bowl, combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and orange bitters and stir until thoroughly blended.

Just before serving, pour in Champagne and stir gently. Add ice.

Garnish with orange wheels.

To serve, ladle into punch glasses.