Mark Twain Cocktail Punch
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Mark Twain Cocktail Punch
*great for adult parties
11/4 quarts brandy
1/2 quart lemon bar mix
8 ounces green creme de menthe
1 quart orangejuice
1 gallon water
1/2 quart Simple Syrup
Ice
Mix all ingredients in a large punch bowl. Add ice cubes to fill bowl. Makes about 45 5-ounce servings.
Simple Syrup
Combine 1 cup sugar ad 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and boil for 7 minutes. Cool. Makes 1 cup. Refrigerate any unused syrup in a covered container.
Heat butter in a 9-inch skillet and sauté shallots until transparent. Add mushrooms and sauté until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced by two thirds. Add gravy, lemon juice and parsley. Heat. Season to taste. Serve on toast points.
