Holiday Champagne Punch

This is a beautiful and delicious punch for a crowd when entertaining. We enjoy it especially at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of super fine sugar

1 cup Grand Mariner Liqueur

1 bottle of white wine (Soave Bolla or Pinot Grigio or White Orvieto)

2 bottles of dry Champagne (Korbel)

1 large frozen ice cube

fresh strawberries

Directions:

In a large punch bowl, mix together the sugar and Grand Mariner. Stir until the sugar is dissolved in the liqueur. Add 1 bottle of white wine and stir. Stir in the 2 bottles of champagne. Place the ice and fresh strawberries into the bowl.