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Artillery Punch

Family: Punches—A very similar recipe for this punch was detailed in 1958 by David Embury, and following his instructions I use [simple syrup—without it, it's far too dry.](

Ingredients

Makes 24 six-ounce servings

1 bottle (750 milliliters) rye whiskey
1 bottle (750 milliliters) red wine
25 ounces chilled strong tea
12 ounces dark rum
6 ounces gin
6 ounces brandy
1 ounce Bénédictine
12 ounces fresh orange juice
6 ounces fresh lemon juice
6 ouncessimple syrup
1 large block of ice
Lemon wheels, for garnish
  1. Pour all of the liquid ingredients into a large nonreactive pan or bowl. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for four hours or longer. Place the block of ice in the center of a large punch bowl, then add the punch and the garnish.

Reprinted with permission fromThe Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craftby Gary Regan, (C) © 2011 Clarkson Potter Gary Regan is the author ofThe Bartender's Bibleand coauthor with his wife, Mardee Haidin Regan, ofThe Book of Bourbon and Other Fine American Whiskeys,New Classic Cocktails,The Martini Companion, andThe Bourbon Companion. He has written articles on mixing and drinking for theSan Francisco Chronicle,Food & Wine,Playboy,Wine Enthusiast Magazine,Wine & Spirit Magazine, andCheers Magazine. Gary and his wife are the creators of the e-letterArdent Spiritsand drink experts for Amazon.com's Kitchen & Housewares store. They live in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York.
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  • Start with a gallon of tea and add a quart of all the booze ingredients, AND 3 bottles of champagne or sparkling wine. Warn all guests that 2 glasses is safe, 3 or more qualify for DUI if stopped :) Outstanding for gatherings around the holidays. It is our family's preferred beverage to serve for 12th night celebrations. Keeps outdoors and does not freeze in winter.

    • bigburly

    • NYS

    • 11/14/2014

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