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

• Glühwein from Magnolia Days
• Cookies-n-Cream Cocktails from The Urban Mrs
• Cranberry Fizz from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Rosemary Orange Punsch from Galactopdx
• Candy Cane Martini from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Raspberry Hot Chocolate from Momma’s Meals
• Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog from The Daily Dish Recipes
• Jamaican Sorrel from The Lovely Pantry
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Spoons from Chocolate Moosey
• Homemade Eggnog from Flour on my Face
• Moroccan Mint Tea from MarocMama
• Cherry Bomb from Noshing with the Nolands
• Wassel from There And Back Again
• Cranberry Sparkler Mocktail from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Pomegranate Cosmo from Supper For A Steal
• Poinsettia Mimosas from Big Bear’s Wife
• Mulled Wine: Spiked and Steamy from Daddy Knows Less
• Poinsettia Cocktails from The Catholic Foodie
• The Red Carpet Diva from Cooking Underwriter

Holiday Appetizers or Hors d’oeuvres

• Cheese Ball Wreath from The Meltaways
• Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts from My Catholic Kitchen
• Prosciutto Goat Cheese Rolls with Fig Preserves and Arugula from Shockingly Delicious
• Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Drunk Moose Meatballs from The Foodie Army Wife
• Smoked Salmon Blinis with Cranberry-Spiced Feta from Chattering Kitchen
• Sticky Wholegrain Mustard & Ginger Cocktail Sausages from girlichef
• Potato Leek Soup from What Smells So Good
• Cheesy Mushroom Pull Apart Bread from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• 5 Quick & Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Party from Webicurean
• Bacon Peanut Caramel Corn from Gotta Get Baked
• Crostini topped with Voodoo Chicken Cream Dip from Country Girl in the Village
• Mushroom Strudel from Vintage Kitchen
• Roxanne’s Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Queso Dip from The ROXX Box
• Herbed Holiday Party Mix from Curious Cuisiniere
• Old fashioned Swedish Meatballs from I Run For Wine
• Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Fried Green Beans with Wasabi Ranch from Juanita’s Cocina
• Salsa Baked Cheese from Home Cooking Memories
• Cookie Dough Dip from The Cookie-A-Day Challenge
• Parmesan Onion Rounds from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Lip-smacking Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs from In The Kitchen with KP
• Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip from Comfy Cuisine
• Indian Spiced Tuna Balls from Soni’s Food
• Onion marmalade with Bacon from Ruffles and Truffles
• Sweet Potato Dip from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Baked Jalapeno Popper Ranch Dip from Weekend Gourmet
• Baked Brie from Family Foodie
• Hoisin Asisan Meatballs from Damn Delicious

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.

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