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Tip Top Punch

A champagne and brandy punch from Jerry Thomas—effervescent elegance.

sparkling-wineEasy~12% ABV
MethodBatchGlassPunch BowlIceblock iceGarnishLemon wheel, strawberry
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 8 ozcognac
  • 750 mlchampagne(1 bottle)
  • 4 ozfresh lemon juice
  • 4 ozsimple syrup
  • 1 cupfresh strawberries(hulled and halved)
  • Lemon wheel, strawberrygarnish
Tools
punch bowlladle
Instructions
  1. 1Combine cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup in punch bowl.
  2. 2Add strawberries and muddle lightly.
  3. 3Refrigerate 1-2 hours.
  4. 4Add large block of ice.
  5. 5Slowly pour in chilled champagne.
  6. 6Stir gently and serve immediately.
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History & Origin

Jerry Thomas's Tip Top Punch appears in his 1862 guide as an exemplar of celebratory punches. The name suggests its status as a first-rate, superior punch for distinguished occasions.

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