Grapefruit & pineapple champagne punch

A Lawler Family favorite with a twist

When throwing a garden party, one needs champagne punch. Luckily my family has something up its sleeve for such an occasion — a champagne, grapefruit, and pineapple punch, usually reserved for Christmas. 

I gave the recipe to Fritz, who had volunteered for punch duty. She made some modifications (read: vodka) and it turned out just as dangerously delicious, if different, as my family's go-to recipe. I'm going to share both the Lawler and Fritz Twist version — something for the tradition-loving and adventurous alike.

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GRAPEFRUIT & PINEAPPLE CHAMPAGNE PUNCH 

THE LAWLER TRADITION! 
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 large can of frozen grapefruit juice
1 large can of frozen pineapple juice
1 large bottle of club soda
1 bottle of champagne
Fruit to garnish (orange slices usually)

THE FRITZ TWIST!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 large can of frozen grapefruit juice
1 large can of frozen pineapple juice
1 bottle of champagne
7up to taste (in place of club soda)
Vodka to taste (like a whole bottle of Tito's maybe?)
Ice bundts with fruit to garnish (Fritz used raspberries & mint)

BOTH LAWLER TRADITION & FRITZ TWIST
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Mix it all together.

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I love that this not only comes together easily but hits that perfect sweet spot. There's nothing sickly syrupy about this punch, it's just refreshing and drinkable — ideal for summer parties. Make it the Lawler way or the Fritz Twist way for an added boozy kick. Either way, I'm sure you won't have any left over. It's just that good!