Sunday, December 16, 2012

Orange-Rosemary Punch for #SundaySupper

It is the time of year for get togethers. People - friends, co-workers, acquaintances, families - get together to enjoy each other's company.  This week's #SundaySupper theme is Holiday Food & Appetizers.  This week's host is Conni aka  as The Foodie Army Wife.  

I am bringing something different than my usual Gluehwein.  Gluehwein - these days in red {rot} amd white {weiss} - as well as Punsch is a staple at German Christmas markets {Weihnachtsmarkt, Christkindlmarkt, etc.}.  It is warming, and comforting on a cold evening. 

Looking for a different kind of punch I came across the recipe for Orange-Rosemary Punch. It is different, but delicious - plus we have a nice rosemary bush in our garden.  Perfect, right?!  Let me tell you, this is an amazing drink. Plus it is super easy to make - just be sure not to boil it, or all the alcohol will get lost...unless that is what you want....



Orange-Rosemary Punch source


2 bottles of white wine {I used Trader Joe's - Sauvingon Blanc} 
1/2 C honey
1 untreated orange
4 springs of rosemary
2/3 C Orange Liquor {I used Harlequin brand}

1. Wash and zest the orange. Reserve the fruit
2. In a stock pot combine white wine, honey rosemary, orange liquor, and orange zest

3. Warm the mixture on the stove top {covered}.  It needs to get 
   hot but not brought to a boil.  Turn off the heat and let 
   steep for at least 30 minutes before serving
4. Cut the orange slices into bite size pieces.  Put a few pieces 
   into each mug, before filling it with the hot Orange-Rosemary
   Punch


Wait, do not go yet - be sure to check out what everyone else from the #SundaySupper Team has to offer.


Holiday Cocktails

Holiday Appetizers or Hors d’oeuvres

To honor the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary the Twitter Chat today has been cancelled.  Isabel, the founder of #SundaySupper, put what all of feel into words.  My heart breaks for all those who have lost loved ones.
We would love to feature your recipe for holiday get together's on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board to share  with all of our followers.

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