Edible Monterey Bay

Bernardus Brunch Punch

Photo by Patrick Tregenza

Lucia
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley

Befitting one of Monterey Bay’s most elegant resorts, this autumn punch from mixologist Colleen Kelly combines spiced pears, tangy cranberry juice and a dash of bubbles.

2 ounces Ginraw Gastronomic Gin
½ ounce St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Prosecco
Orange slices, for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish
Rose petals, for garnish
Fresh mint, for garnish

Combine gin, spiced pear liqueur, cranberry juice and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into a Bordeaux wine glass over generous ice and top off with prosecco. Garnish with slices of orange and lime, rose petals and mint.