Serves 20
Ingredients
1 lb. sugar, less to taste
3 lemons
2 oranges
1 quart strong tea
1 quart old Jamaican rum
1 quart sherry
½ pint brandy
1 quart champagne
2 quarts soda, optional
Directions
Put sugar, grated rind of three lemons, juice of two lemons and two oranges, and boiling tea in a bowl. Cover and cool to room temperature. Add rum, sherry, and brandy. Chill. When ready to serve, add champagne. Dilute with 1 or 2 quarts of soda “for other branches” of the service.
Helpful tip: Learn to open a champagne bottle before attempting.