Ingredients

6 cups black currant nectar

8 fresh sage leaves

2 cinnamon sticks

1 cup cassis

2 cups sparkling apple cider

2/3 cup vodka

1 cup club soda

Preparation

To make black ice: Pour 2 cups black currant nectar into an ice cube tray. Transfer to freezer; freeze until solid, at least 3 hours.

To make punch: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups black currant nectar, sage leaves, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove sage leaves and cinnamon sticks.

In a large punchbowl, combine nectar, cassis, cider, vodka, and club soda. Serve with black ice.