Happy Hour Friday :: B Day Punch

For Brittney's birthday party I filled a punch bowl with a light, refreshing punch - a recipe we learned at our bartending class (I just assigned actual quantities...) 

Despite the fact that the ingredients are crazy cheap (or maybe because?) this is a really great way to start any party.  After the punch bowl was empty we moved on to a champagne toast and wine.  Because that's just how we roll.

B Day Punch
1 recipe oleo sacchurum
2 cups sparkling water
3 cups bianco vermouth
4 cups earl grey tea


Oleo Sacchurum = Translates to "Sugared Oil" but it's an old 19th century punch ingredient.  It should be making a comeback any day now.  Here's how to make it :: The rind of 4 lemons (peel it with a vegetable peeler) + 1/4 cup sugar.  Mix and let sit at least one hour.