punch

meganr

anyone have a good alcoholic punch recipe? i got a new punch bowl for christmas I am dying to use! thanks!

SugarLoafButterCup

1c fresh lime juice1c grenadine syrup2c light rum1c dark rum (I hope you like rum 2c pineapple juice2c orange juice1 pinch nutmedorange slices  (to garnish)Mix ingredients together in a punchbowl and chill at least an hour before serving. I like to ladle some of the punch into ice-cube trays and then put those punch cubes in the bowl to keep it cold without watering it down.  Float orange slices in the bowl.

TarHeels&Rebels

I'm sorry I didn't respond to your post sooner.  You've probably already had your event you were looking for a recipe for!  I've had an awful cold and just could not drag myself off the couch to get the recipe.  I haven't made this, but found it in The Week and can't wait to try it. 

"We set out to find potions 'designed to impress and comfort.'  This 19th century punch unearthed by 'cocktail scholar' David Wondrich is simple, highly potent, and goes down easy.  'The someone who serves it will earn a year's worth of gratitude.'"

8 lemons

1lb superfine sugar

750ml bottle of bourbon

750ml bottle of cognac

750ml bottle of dark Jamaican rum

3 bottles of champagne/sparkling wine

nutmeg

Squeeze and strain lemons to make 16oz juice.  Peel lemons and muddle peels with sugar.  Let peels and sugar sit for an hour, then muddle again.  Add lemon juice and stir until sugar has dissolved.  Strain out peels.

Fill 2 to 3 gallon bucket or bowl with crushed ice or ice cubes.  Add lemon-sugar mixture and bourbon, cognac and rum.  Stir and add champagne.  Taste and adjust for sweetness.  Grate nutmeg over top and serve.