Ingredients

  • 16 ozrye whiskey(750ml bottle)
  • 6 ozfresh lemon juice
  • 4 ozsimple syrup
  • 8 ozwater
  • 8 dashesangostura bitters
  • 🍋Lemon wheels, orange slices(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Combine rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, water, and bitters in a punch bowl.
  2. Stir well to combine.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
  4. Add a large block of ice before serving.
  5. Garnish with lemon wheels and orange slices.
  6. Serve in punch cups or rocks glasses.

📜 History

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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