Woohoo... this one is an absolute belter. I have two elderly Aunts who haven't spoken for over 30 years but at a recent family gathering I promised each one a 'special Auntie' drink and then sat them together. By the time they were half way down number 2 they were hugging and, later, singing hymns together.
This was exceptionally tasty. Super smooth, fruity, oaky. Not /too/ sweet but not sour, long(ish) but not thin. I think the creme de peche could probably drop back by 5ml because it's bordering too sweet and peachy but it's a very minor thing in an excellent drink.
Since the peach flavour is an intricate part of a Fish House Punch, I would drop back the sugar syrup first. It will keep the peach flavour balance and lessen the sweetness.
One of my absolute favorites. I'd say it's okay to omit the simple syrup when you use peach liqueur because it can oversweeten the drink. If you can manage to get your hands actual peach brandy however, it's okay to add it. :)
I really love this recipe for a summer's day drink. The tea shouldn't be overly strong and tannic, but just nice.
Alternatively, I found that the often recommended grated nutmeg doesn't work well for this recipe so it shouldn't be added. If you substitute lemon and simple for an equal amount of lemon sherbet, you get a sweeter softer version of the drink and the nutmeg starts making sense again. But sherbet or no sherbet; this is an awesome, light, contemporary version of this punch.
Great cocktail.
Thinking about trying again with a small variation - addition of of pimento dram (small amount - 1 teaspoon) either as a float on the top with the nutmeg or shake into the cocktail.