Teresa Cristina de Bourbon, a Spanish princess of the kingdom of the Two Sicilies, became empress of Brazil by marrying Emperor Pedro II in 1843. This punch, named for the Brazilian prefecture named for her, honors her Italian heritage with zucca, an aperitif made with rhubarb.

Ingredients

• 36
  piece(s)
  of Mint leaves
• 18
  oz
  of Blackberries
  (large)
• 3
  oz
  of Honey syrup (3 honey to 1 water)
• 6
  oz
  of Blended Aged Rum
• 6
  oz
  of Rye Whiskey
• 3
  oz
  of Rhubarb (Rhubarbe) Liqueur
• 3.5
  oz
  of Lemon juice
• 6
  oz
  of Prosecco sparkling wine

Steps

• In a large pitcher, muddle mint and blackberries in honey syrup.
• Add remaining ingredients, except sparkling wine.
• Stir with ice cubes for 20 to 30 seconds.
• FIne strain through mesh strainer into a punch bowl with 3 large ice cubes.
• Top with sparkline wine, and garnish with mint, blackberries and lemon wheel