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Bookhouse Boys Punch

A rye and bourbon punch for a group with a grapefruit-cinnamon mix, grapefruit and lemon juices, honey and ginger syrups, and club soda. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
Grapefruit JuiceLemon JuiceClub Soda
Steps
3
85.0g3 oz
4
42.5g1.5 oz
5
42.5g1.5 oz
7
21.3g.75 oz
10
Punch bowl
Glass
In a pitcher, combine all the ingredients (except the club soda). Fill the pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Stir until cold, then strain into a punch bowl over 1 large block of ice. Top with the club soda. Garnish with the grapefruit crescents and serve with a ladle and punch glasses.
Total liquid~524 g
Volume688 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol83 ml (66 g)207 ml of vodka (40%)7 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar62 g (9.0%)15.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.71%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jessica Gonzalez (2011)

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