Persimmon Sparkling Orange Wine Punch

Move over, mimosas — Persimmon Sparkling Orange Wine Punch is here to steal the show, sip the spotlight, and maybe dance on the table while it’s at it. This vibrant, golden-orange punch is your new secret weapon for holiday cheer. It’s dazzling, delicious, and ridiculously easy to make. The kind of drink that looks like you slaved for hours but really took just over 30 minutes tops.

Let’s talk about the star: Sparkling Orange Wine. Imagine the lively fizz of Prosecco and the bright, juicy personality of a good orange liqueur meeting in one glorious bottle. Originating from Italy and Spain, sparkling orange wines get their hue and flavor from letting white grapes hang out with their skins a little longer than usual — a sort of “spa day” for grapes that results in subtle tannins, citrus zest, and sunshine in a glass. The taste? Think tangerine dreams with a whisper of honey and a hint of adventure.

Here’s what you do with the persimmons:

Now, we invite the Persimmon Sparkling Orange Wine Punch to make its entrance. First, you’ll need two ripe persimmons — those orange orbs of autumn sweetness. One gets simmered into a simple syrup with sugar and water, creating liquid gold. The other gets thinly sliced, dusted with brown sugar, and baked until it becomes caramelized magic. Then, once cooled, it’s ready to float atop your punch like the crown jewel it is.

To assemble, mix a chilled bottle of sparkling orange wine with a hefty (no judgment) pour of Cointreau or your favorite orange liqueur. Add your shimmering persimmon syrup, stir gently, and pour into cocktail glasses. Top with that caramelized slice. Voilà — Holiday pretty punch Punch perfection.

Pro tip: Save that leftover persimmon syrup and pulp! Swirl it into yogurt, drizzle it over pancakes, or stir it into mineral water for a fancy non-alcoholic refresher. Because it’s pure autumn versatility in a jar.

This gorgeous Persimmon Sparkling Orange Wine Punch shines at Thanksgiving but glitters just as brightly at Christmas or New Year’s Eve. One sip and you’ll swear you’re toasting with bottled joy.

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Persimmon SparklingOrange Wine Punch

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword Fall Cocktails, Orange Wine Punch, Persimmon Punch, Persimmon Syrup, Thanksgiving Cocktails, Thanksgiving Punch

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 2 ripe persimmons
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 500 ml bottle sparkling orange wine chilled
• 1/4 cup Contrineau

Instructions

1. Cut one of the persimmons up into small pieces.
2. Heat the persimmon pieces, water, and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
3. Strain* and let cool completely*.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F
5. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Slice the other persimmon into rounds.
7. Coat the persimmon slices on both sides with brown sugar.
8. Bake for 10 minutes or until they caramelize. Let cool completely.
9. Pour the sparkling orange wine.
10. Mix in the Contrineau and a half cup of the persimmon syrup.
11. Pour in the punch, garnish with a slice of caramelized persimmon, and serve.

Recipe Notes

*Save the persimmon pieces and the rest of the persimmon syrup to repurpose into sparkling water, future cocktails, smoothies, etc.

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