Emerils Planters Punch Recipes

SPICED HARD CIDER PUNCH

Steps:

• Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.
• Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.

PLANTERS PUNCH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine all of the ingredients and stir to dissolve the concentrates. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with an orange w

EMERIL LAGASSE'S RED ROOSTER PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large plastic container; freeze for several hours.
• It will not freeze solid but will achieve the consistency of a slushy.
• Scoop into punch cups or wine glasses and serve.

EMERIL'S PLANTER'S PUNCH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine all of the ingredients and stir to dissolve the concentrates.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Pour over crushed ice in tall cocktail glasses.