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St. Charles Punch

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (20)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cockburn's Tawny Eyes 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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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Double old-fashioned

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of seasonal berries and serve with a straw.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of St. Charles Punch contains 149 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 15.18% alc./vol. (30.36° proof)
  • 13.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

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

More cocktails by Jerry "The Professor" Thomas

Review

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

Variations/similar cocktails

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

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Comments & Discussion

Katherine Conley
Very tasty and refreshing. I’ll probably cut the sugar back a little next time since I feel the port adds enough sweetness.
score: 2

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