St. Charles Punch

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (10 ratings)

Garnish:

Seasonal berries and serve with a straw

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice.

1 1/2 fl oz Tawny port
3/4 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
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Review:

The classic "randy" – port and brandy combo – with tart freshening lemon balanced with a touch of sugar.

Variant:

Not to be confused with the also port wine-based Sir Charles Punch.

History:

Adapted from Jerry Thomas' 1862 The Bar-Tenders Guide.

Nutrition:

One serving of St. Charles Punch contains 149 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 17.08% alc./vol. (34.16° proof)
  • 14.5 grams of pure alcohol
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