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 148 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 17.08% alc./vol. (34.16° proof)
- 14.5 grams of pure alcohol
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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