Fish House Punch
A rum and cognac punch with peach, lemon, lime, and grated nutmeg. It is lightly tart with balanced sweetness, and light in alcohol at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice
Fish House Punch
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Volume189 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)66 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (7.0%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jerry Thomas, “The Bar-Tenders Guide” (1862)
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Fish House Punch