Sugar Plum Punch

Looking for a festive holiday cocktail? How about this Nutcracker-inspired Sugar Plum Fairy Punch! Created by the fine folks at Lounge ON20, this cocktail is an ode to the tart and sweet tastes of the season. It blends cranberry juice with homemade plum rosemary syrup. Top with beautifully sugar-coated black grapes, and you have a cheerful holiday drink.

This punch celebrates the upcoming Nutcracker performance from Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet studio. Lounge ON20 owner Ali Mackani will be dancing in the delightful holiday classic, so his restaurant stirred up this beverage in a nod to the show. If you're interested in seeing The Nutcracker this year, order your tickets soon. The ballet only runs for one weekend: December 17-19!

Sugar Plum Fairy Punch Recipe

Use a Martini Shaker and add the following ingredients except for the Champagne / Sparkling wine.

Add Ice and Shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain in a fluted Champagne glass. Top with Champange / Sparking wine.

Garnish with  Frozen Sugar Coated Black Grapes (seedless)  - Cheers

1 oz. vodka 

1 oz. Plum Wine

1 oz. Rosemary - Plum Simple Syrup

2 oz. White Cranberry Juice

.25 oz. St Germain 

.25 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Splash of Champagne / Sparkling Wine 

Rosemary - Plum Simple Syrup Recipe

1/2 lb Seedless Black Grapes

8 oz. Sundried Plums

1 sprig of Rosemary

48 oz of Water 

3 cups of Sugar

In a sauce pan add all ingredients and slowly bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool. Stain mixture. 

Frozen Sugar Coated Black Grapes

Use seedless Black Grapes

Spear two or three grapes onto a toothpick.

Roll in Sugar and place grapes on parchment paper and freeze.

Kid-Friendly Non-alcoholic Version

5 - 6 oz. White Cranberry Juice

1 oz. Rosemary - Plum Simple Syrup

.25 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1 - 2 oz. of Sparkling Apple Cider

Garnish with Frozen Sugar Coated Black Grapes (seedless)

Labels: ballet, holiday cocktail recipe, Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet, Sacramento recipe, seasonal cocktail recipe, Sugar Plum Punch recipe, The Nutcracker