Ingredients

　　3 cups lemon juice

　　1 cup superfine sugar or to taste

　　1 large block ice

　　1 quart brandy

　　1 quart medium-dry sherry

　　1/4 pint maraschino

　　1/4 pint cura‧ao

　　4 quarts champagne

　　2 quarts club soda

　　Fruits in season

　　Stir lemon juice and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved. Taste for sweetness and pour into a large punch bowl. Add the block of ice and all remaining ingredients in the order listed, except the fruits. Stir gently to mix. Decorate with fruit. Serve in 4-ounce punch glasses.