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Light up the party with this addictive Jersey Lightning punch recipe, crafted by Philip Ward at Death & Co on New York's vibrant Lower East Side. Be warned, though - a few too many cups will leave you feeling like you've been zapped by lightning!
This punch was featured in both our tales on the Return of Punch and our Punch Recipes photo gallery.
- Servings: 8 - 10 drinks
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Total Time: Under 5 minutes
- Prep Time: Under 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 36 sugar cubes
- 3 1/3 cups soda water
- 2 1/3 cups applejack (e.g., Laird's)
- 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups Tea-Infused Vermouth
- 36 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 6 cups ice
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Directions
- In a large bowl, muddle sugar cubes and 1 cup of the soda water until sugar breaks up. Mix in applejack, lemon juice, tea-infused vermouth, bitters, and ice.
- Strain the punch over a large block of ice into a punch bowl. Add the remaining soda water, and adorn the bowl with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Looking for more punch recipes or exploring the world of mixology? Death & Co, the cocktail joint behind this recipe, is renowned for its blend of creativity and classic mixology. Consider checking their official publications or swinging by the bar for a personalized cocktail experience.
If you're seeking a similar punch, here's a basic punch recipe template to guide you:
Basic Punch Recipe Template
Ingredients
- Base Spirits: Whiskey or bourbon (2 oz per serving)
- Juice and Flavor Components: Fresh juices (e.g., lemon, orange), herbal extracts or tea, fruit syrups
- Sweeteners: Simple syrup or honey syrup
- Toppings and Garnishes: Sparkling water, fresh fruits (e.g., orange, lemon, berries), herbs or mint
Instructions
- Combine the base spirits.
- Add juice and flavor components.
- Sweeten to taste.
- Chill, top with sparkling water, and serve with garnishes.
For a specific recipe, reach out to Death & Co or check their published cocktail books. Cheers!
- To delve deeper into the realm of mixology beyond the Jersey Lightning punch recipe, exploring Death & Co's official publications could provide a wealth of nutrition and drink-related information.
- The ease of crafting this punch recipe, reminiscent of the East Coast's vibrant Lower East Side, has earned it a place in both our 'Return of Punch' tales and 'Punch Recipes' photo gallery.
- Crediting the origins of this drink to Philip Ward at Death & Co, one might say the creation of this punch was as effortless as striking a match to ignite the party atmosphere.
