Fish House Vodka Punch
A modern adaptation of America's oldest punch recipe dating to 1732. Vodka joins rum and cognac in this historic Philadelphia favorite with peach and tea complexity.
- 6 ozvodka
- 8 ozwhite rum
- 6 ozcognac
- 4 ozpeach schnapps
- 8 ozfresh lemon juice
- 4 ozsimple syrup
- 16 ozblack tea
- 4 cupsice
- {lemon-wheels,fresh-mint,nutmeg}garnish
- 1Brew black tea and let cool completely
- 2Combine vodka, rum, cognac, and peach schnapps in punch bowl
- 3Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup
- 4Pour in cooled black tea and stir well
- 5Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors
- 6Add large ice block or ice cubes when serving
- 7Garnish with lemon wheels, mint, and grated nutmeg
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Fish House Vodka Punch is a modern adaptation of the legendary Fish House Punch, originally created in 1732 at the Schuylkill Fishing Company in Philadelphia—the oldest social club in America. The original rum and cognac recipe was a closely guarded secret said to have been enjoyed by George Washington. This vodka version offers a lighter, more accessible take on the historic formula.
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