1 large fresh ripe pineapple flavored liqueur
1 pint firm fresh strawberries 1 quart champagne, chilled
1 pound superfine sugar 1 quart dry white wine, chilled
1 c strained fresh lemon juice 1½ quarts (6 cups) club soda, chilled
1 c strained fresh orange juice A 2- to 3-gallon punch bowl
½ c curaçao, or other orange- A large solid block of ice
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Place the pineapple on its side on a cutting board and, grasping it firmly
with one hand, slice off the leafy crown and the base with a large sharp
knife. Stand the pineapple on end and slice off the prickly rind in seven or
eight downward strokes, cutting deep enough each time to remove the eyes.
Then divide the fruit lengthwise into quarters and cut the triangular
section of core away from each quarter. Cut two of the quarters lengthwise
in half and slice each of these crosswise into ½-inch-thick wedges. Grate
the remaining two quarters of the pineapple on the teardrop-shaped holes of
a stand-up hand grater. Set aside the pineapple wedges and grated pineapple.Pick over the strawberries carefully, removing the stems and hulls and discarding any fruit that is badly bruised or shows signs of mold. Wash briefly in a sieve or colander set under cold running water, then spread the berries on paper towels to drain and pat them completely dry with fresh paper towels.
Just before serving, combine the superfine sugar, lemon and orange juice, and curaçao in the punch bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Stir in the champagne, wine and club soda. Carefully place the solid block of ice in the bowl, then stir the pineapple wedges, grated pineapple and strawberries into the punch. Makes about 5 quarts.
1/3 c light cream 3 or 4 ice cubes
2 ounces bourbon Ground nutmeg, preferably freshly
2 tsp confectioners' sugar grated
1/8 tsp vanilla extract An 8-ounce double old-fashioned
glass, chilled
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Combine the cream, bourbon, sugar, vanilla extract and ice cubes in a
mixing glass and place a bar shaker on top. Firmly grasp the glass and
shaker together with both hands and shake vigorously 9 or 10 times. Remove
the shaker, place a strainer over the mixing glass and pour the milk punch
into the chilled old-fashioned glass. Sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg
and serve at once. Makes 1 serving.
