St. Charles Punch
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St. Charles Punch
Serve in a Double old-fashioned
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Cockburn's Tawny Eyes Port |
| 3⁄4 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Double old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of seasonal berries and serve with a straw.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Tawny port - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 15.18% alc./vol. (15.18° proof)
- 12.9 grams of pure alcohol
- More Anytime cocktails
- More Classic/vintage cocktails
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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