Recipe: Halloween Punch with Black Ice

Ingredients
  • 6 cups black currant nectar
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup cassis
  • 2 cups sparkling apple cider
  • 2/3 cup vodka
  • 1 cup club soda
Preparation

1. To make Black Ice, pour 2 cups black currant nectar into an ice cube tray. Transfer to freezer; freeze until solid, at least 3 hours. In a medium saucepan combine black currant nectar, sage leaves, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove sage leaves and cinnamon sticks.
2. In a large punchbowl combine nectar, cassis, cider, vodka, and club soda. Serve with Black Ice.

Serving Size

Serves 8 to 10