serves 8

For Simple Syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

Strips of zest from 2 oranges

For Punch Base

3 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

2 cups fresh blood orange juice

1 bottle Prosecco 

Orange slices, for garnish

Star anise and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Make Syrup

In a small saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain syrup into a bowl; discard solids. 

Make Punch

In a large glass pitcher, combine the simple syrup, grapefruit juice, blood orange juice. Stir well and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Before serving, pour in the prosecco. Serve in the punch bowl and garnish with orange slices, star anise and cinnamon stick.