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Rocky Mountain Punch

Jerry Thomas's champagne and rum punch with pineapple—light and festive.

sparkling-wineEasy~14% ABV
MethodBatchGlassPunch BowlIceblock iceGarnishPineapple wedge, orange slice
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 8 ozjamaica rum
  • 750 mlchampagne(1 bottle)
  • 4 ozpineapple syrup
  • 4 ozfresh lemon juice
  • 2 ozsimple syrup
  • 2 ozmaraschino liqueur
  • Pineapple wedge, orange slicegarnish
Tools
punch bowlladle
Instructions
  1. 1Combine rum, pineapple syrup, lemon juice, simple syrup, and maraschino.
  2. 2Stir well and refrigerate until cold.
  3. 3Add large block of ice to punch bowl.
  4. 4Pour in rum mixture.
  5. 5Slowly add chilled champagne.
  6. 6Garnish with pineapple and orange slices.
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History & Origin

From Jerry Thomas's 1862 Bar-Tender's Guide, this Western-themed punch combines the elegance of champagne with tropical fruit. The 'Rocky Mountain' name suggests the frontier spirit of American expansion while maintaining Eastern sophistication.

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