Ingredients

  • 8 ozwhite rum
  • 750 mlchampagne(1 bottle)
  • 4 ozpineapple syrup
  • 4 ozfresh lemon juice
  • 2 ozsimple syrup
  • 2 ozmaraschino liqueur
  • 🍋Pineapple wedge, orange slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Combine rum, pineapple syrup, lemon juice, simple syrup, and maraschino.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate until cold.
  3. Add large block of ice to punch bowl.
  4. Pour in rum mixture.
  5. Slowly add chilled champagne.
  6. Garnish with pineapple and orange slices.

📜 History

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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