A fun and easy champagne punch for any potluck or brunch to serve a crowd. Depending on size, you can get about 14 servings or so out of this.
Emeril Lagasse doesn’t need an introduction. He’s an amazing man, with quite a resume under his belt. Emeril is a TV chef and an author of 15+ cookbooks, and one of those cookbooks is Emeril’s Potluck, which I am now the proud owner of.
I love this cookbook and it’s huge offering of crowd-pleasing meals, appetizers, side dishes, drinks and desserts. All are perfect for any gathering involving food. And seriously, what’s a gathering without food?
When I first opened the cookbook, I was pleasantly surprised at the sheer number of recipes he has included, at least 150, though I’m sure more. And there is something for everyone which is always good.
I couldn’t decide what to make first, but Cowboy Chicken Casserole, Retro Ambrosia and Honey Spice Cake are at the top of my list of to-try soon.
For now I made Emeril’s Champagne punch, which is absolutely perfect for New Year’s and is on our menu to share that night again. This cookbook is actually perfect for New Years with all of it’s great dishes perfect for family and friend time.
Guess what? I made no variations to the original Emeril recipe, because it is absolutely perfect as written. You and your guests will love it!
New Year’s Eve Potluck Drinks:
- Champagne Punch by girlichef
- Champagne Punch by Daily Dish Recipes
- Chi Chi Cocktails by The Messy Baker Blog
New Year’s Eve Potluck Starters:
- Spiced Nuts by Home Cooking Memories
- Prosciutto Breadsticks & Spiced Nuts by Galactosemia in PDX
New Year’s Eve Potluck Dishes and Sandwiches:
- Sopressata and Genoa Salami Calzones by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by Craving’s of a Lunatic
- Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Columbia Street Grinder by The Weekend Gourmet
- Emeril’s Columbia Street Grinder Kicked Up a Notch New Orleans Style by The Catholic Foodie
- Eggplant Muffuletta by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- New Orleans Style Garlic BBQ Shrimp by Comfy Cuisine
New Year’s Eve Desserts:
- New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with 2 Sauces by Juanita’s Cocina
- Angel Cake Sandwiches by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze by Damn Delicious
Are you ready to make some Champagne Punch?
Champagne Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cups superfine sugar
- ½ cups orange liqueur recommended: Grand Marnier
- ½ cups Triple Sec
- ½ cups cognac
- ½ cups fresh orange juice
- 2 bottles chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange or lemon slices
- Fresh strawberries optional
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, sugar, orange liqueur, Triple Sec, cognac, and orange juice in a non-reactive bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the Champagne and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Pour into a decorative bowl or pitcher. Garnish with orange or lemon slices and fresh strawberries, if desired. Serve in Champagne flutes, wine glasses, or punch cups.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of Emeril’s Potluck from the publisher along with another copy for the giveaway. All opinions are my own, and reflect my honest opinion of the product.
Beautiful!!! I live anything sparkling 🙂
What a lovely photo! I love the colors and it is very festive.
This picture makes me smile… it reminds me of sunshine! Just gorgeous. Thank you so much for all your support, encouragement, and for always being there for me in 2012. Cheers to you my friend!
This looks waaay better than Mimosa, and I think I’ve got (mostly) everything. I’ll have to give it a try!
Looks like the perfect New Year’s beverage!
This punch seriously sounds amazing. I want a glass!
You have leftovers right? I’ll be right over.
Let’s ring in 2013 in style, baby!
Such a beautiful, sunny photo! This is definitely the perfect drink to enjoy with friends and family. Wishing you a very happy new year, Nicole 🙂
Nicole, I love how the color of the punch pops in your photos! Can’t wait to try this… next year!
Nicole, this punch sounds delicious. I love champagne! You up for a New Year’s Eve guest 😉 Happy New Year! It has been a pleasure working with you in 2012; looking forward to the year to come.
I really enjoyed your pictures, nice work!! This is a great recipe to share with friends and family. Cheers to a happy 2013!
Wow, what a gorgeous color…and from the ingredient list, this sounds perfectly scrumptious! Perfect for New Year’s or any celebration! Happy New Year, Nicole!
Perfect for New Years! This Potluck book sounds amazing I think I need to get my hands on it.
The Cowboy Chicken Casserole made it to the top of my list of recipes to try as well. I love how many of the recipes are traditional dishes that I have made before but with the typical Emeril ‘kick’.
I LOVE this punch! I can’t wait to make it. It might have to go into a weekly rotation, lol. Gorgeous photos too – such pretty, festive styling. I hope you have a fabulous New Years with your family, Nicole. May 2013 only bring you bigger and better things!
Great picture! I love Emeril’s late night pasta recipe-it’s fast, it’s easy, it’s delicious!
This Champagne Punch recipes will be at the top of my list!
Great photo! Makes me thirsty! 🙂
Fruity and bubbly is a fab combo…I would ring the new year with this punch for sure!
I need to try this champagne punch!! Off the top of my head I can’t think of any Emeril recipes I’ve made. If I win a cookbook that’ll change 😉
I like you on Facebook and Pinterest 🙂
The New Orleans Style Garlic BBQ Shrimp because New Orleans is a special town to me…I was there just before Hurricane Katrina and haven’t been able to make it back there but the food there was so amazing and the people were so amazing too. I was so sad after they went through that.
@Frogger097
The New Orleans bread pudding with whiskey sauce because I love bread pudding but have always found it sort of dry…would love to try his whiskey sauce!
Irish lamb stew hubby is 1/2 Irish his father was from Ireland and loves lamb and stew, @abbeyruby
This punch sounds so refreshing for a NYE party or anytime really! I need to keep this recipe in mind.
The best Champagne punch recipe !
Also make Emeril’s Turkey, the best & been making for years.