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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Catholic Punch

Ingredients

1 /2 gallon       burgundy wine

1 pint               Gin

2 quarts           Ginger ale

1 /2 cup           Granulated sugar

1 /4 cup           Lemon juice

Instructions

Mix two cups of the wine with the sugar to dissolve. Combine all into a large punch bowl.

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