Rye Punch
A crowd-pleasing batch cocktail featuring rye whiskey, fresh citrus, and aromatic bitters for festive gatherings.
- 16 ozrye whiskey(750ml bottle)
- 6 ozfresh lemon juice
- 4 ozsimple syrup
- 8 ozwater
- 8 dashesangostura bitters
- Lemon wheels, orange slicesgarnish
- 1Combine rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, water, and bitters in a punch bowl.
- 2Stir well to combine.
- 3Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 4Add a large block of ice before serving.
- 5Garnish with lemon wheels and orange slices.
- 6Serve in punch cups or rocks glasses.
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Punch has been a social drinking tradition since the 1600s. Rye whiskey punches became popular in America during the pre-Prohibition era, particularly in the Northeast where rye was the dominant whiskey style. The classic five-part punch formula of spirit, citrus, sugar, water, and spice adapts beautifully to rye.
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