Saturday, April 26, 2014

W is for Wren and Waikiki Champagne Punch

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The English name for wrens goes back a long way to probable German and WrenIcelandic origins. The old English name was wraenna and it eventually became wren as we know it today. Only the Eurasian Wren occurs in the old world where they are just called wrens. There are birds in Australia and New Zealand which are called wrens but are not the same family. Most wrens tend to be small and inconspicuous although they are noted for their loud songs. When we lived in North Carolina we used to have many of them feeding in our back yard and one time, Matt left the shed door open, and a wren built a nest at the top of a can of nails. I have also heard of wrens building nests in the pockets of old gardening jackets. They are another perky little bird and a joy to have around.

The minute I came across this recipe in Food.com I had to share it. I am a sucker for champagne cocktails. Once again, the picture did not come with the recipe, but it looks about right. Not sure it would serve 15 of my friends.
 

Waikiki Champagne Punch


By marisk
Servings: 15

About This Recipe


"A delicious, refreshing mix of tropical fruits and champagne. Use fresh pineapple juice when possible. Adapted from a recipe posted on the About.com. Not Waikiki Champagne PunchRecommended for those under the legal drinking age!!! I'm sorry, the quantity was not given; my guess may be way off."
 

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 quarts fresh pineapple juice
    • 2 (750 ml) bottles dry champagne, chilled
    • 2 cups dry white wine
    • 3 cups pineapple chunks in juice
    • 1 pint strawberry
    • 2 oranges, sliced
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • 1 lime, sliced
    • ice cube, as needed

Directions

  1. Combine the pineapple juice, champagne, wine and pineapple chunks in a large punch bowl.
  2. Add ice cubes as needed.
  3. Decorate the punch with the strawberries, orange slices and lemon slices.
  4. Add additional ice as needed.
Have a great weekend
Jo (2)

26 comments:

  1. The wren is one of my favourite garden birds. It's song is so clear and loud from such a small package.

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    1. Really is an incredible song and you can hear them all over the yard (garden).

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  2. Wrens are so CUTE! I love the teensy birds. That punch sounds heavenly....it's too bad I'm allergic to alcohol. I wonder how a non-alc version would taste if Martinelli's sparkling cider was used?

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    1. I think it would be dreadful, but then I don't like cider. Never heard of anyone being allergic to alcohol before.

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  3. Hi Jo - Wrens are adorable .. as the scutter along in the undergrowth here - I used to see lots out at my uncles - well brief lots!

    The Punch sounds like something for Thursday .. or perhaps Saturday after a few catch up days ... to round off the A-Z with a toast .. cheers Hilary

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    1. We had lots in our yard in NC too.

      I might round it off with a champagne toast but not sure I would go the full length as I would be the only one drinking it.

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  4. The punch sounds awesome. Fresh pineapple juice? Like, squeezed from a pineapple?

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    1. Well it is a Waikiki Punch where pineapples are abundant. I guess in our part of the world buying the juice already squeezed would have to do.

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  5. Yeah, that punch would never be enough if I was there...though I'd probably just sneak plain champagne from you fridge since all that sweet pineapple would not be good for me...
    I'm with Alex, how do you squeeze a pineapple??? They are quite expensive in CO.
    Hey Heather,
    Tina @ Life is Good
    A to Z Team @ Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2014

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    1. Fresh pineapple juice shouldn't be too bad for you Tina. I don't know how you squeeze a pineapple. Maybe chop it first. They are expensive here too.

      Always got champers in the fridge Tina.

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  6. We love our wrens too!
    This pynch sounds amazing. I cannot wait to give it a try.
    http://www.doreenmcgettigan.com

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  7. That punch sounds yummy. I could get drunk on that.
    Nana Prah

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  8. We have wrens here. I often see them bathing in the puddles in the road. My kids used to try to catch them, because they are so cute, but they are quick little devils.

    Love the sound of that punch. I will have to try it!

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    1. We had a great birdbath in NC. Freshwater dripped into it constantly, the birds loved it for both drinking and bathing.

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  9. Such a sweet little bird... How cute that they build a nest in the pocket of a shirt... incredible...

    Oh, I can certainly use a glass of that Champagne punch right now!

    Happy Weekend!

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    1. I thought the can of nails was quite something.

      Cheers.

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  10. Your champagne punch looks like it's the best.

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  11. That punch looks pretty awesome. I'd drink that. And wrens are pretty little birdies.

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    1. Now all I need is a party. Hubby is 80 next year maybe then.

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  12. Hi Jo,

    Wrens are such delightful birds. I'm reminded of "Women's Royal Navy Service" and the acronym formed out of it somehow, "Wrens."

    Ah, North Carolina. I know somebody in Charlotte that I talked to in the past. That accent takes some getting used to, y'all :)

    I'd have to have that punch minus the champagne. I'm either below legal drinking age or I don't drink.

    Gary :)

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    1. I had forgotten about the WRNS.

      We were on the coast, and yes, it is difficult at first. But then what about Newcastle and places like that?

      Pity not to enjoy it properly, but if you don't, you don't.

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  13. Oooh, I love a good punch! Can't wait to try it! (http://www.reflectionsenroute.com)

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    1. Let me know when you make it, I'll be right over LOL

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