Fish House Punch

A classic, potent punch combining Jamaican rum, Cognac, and peach brandy with fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup. This traditional party drink is served over a large block of ice for perfect dilution and temperature.

12 servings
11 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • cups water
  • cups fresh lemon juice
  • 750 ml Jamaican amber rum
  • 12 oz Cognac
  • 2 oz peach brandy
  • 1 serving lemon slices
  • 1 piece cardboard juice carton
  • 1 piece carton top

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    To make ice block, fill carton with water and freeze until solid, about 8 hours (see cooks' note, below).

    480 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together sugar and 31/2 cups water in a large bowl or pot until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon juice, rum, Cognac, and brandy and chill, covered, at least 3 hours.

    180 min

  3. 3.

    Put ice block in a punch bowl and pour punch over it.

    5 min

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