…Independence day is right around the corner and while drinking and fireworks don’t exactly sound like a safe mix, the 4th of July is traditionally one of the larger drinking holidays of the year. What do drinking and fireworks have in common? They both should be done responsibly. So what are you doing this year? Heading to the beach? Having a backyard BBQ? Sometimes the best memories are of my family setting off our own fireworks display in our driveway. Either way, whatever you do, just enjoy here. Here’s a fun recipe to try this Independence day featuring Chilean Pisco. Pisco is a potent South American brandy with a storied history and a passionate following. Pisco is exported from both Peru and Chile, and both countries claim to be the original producers of the liqueur. “Chilean Pisco creates an ideal summer libation, perfect for any gathering under the stars—and, of course, fireworks.”
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Star-Spangled Punch
Ingredients
The peel of 3 lemons, each cut in a ½ inch/15 mm wide spiral with a vegetable peeler
¾ cup/180 ml sugar
¾ cup/180 ml fresh-squeezed, strained lemon juice
1 750-ml bottle Chilean Pisco
1 quart/1 liter cold water
1 star fruit
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Muddle the lemon peels and the sugar together and let sit for at least 90 minutes. Muddle lemon and sugar again and stir in the lemon juice. Add the pisco and the water and stir. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Before serving, cut star fruit into ¼ to ½ inch slices. To serve, pour into a 1 gallon/4-liter Punch bowl with a 1-quart/1-liter sized block of ice in it and float star fruit slices. Serves 12 people.
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Have a safe a happy 4th of July. Photo and recipe courtesy of representatives of the brand.
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