FISH HOUSE PUNCH
About twenty 4-ounce servings
This potent colonial punch was first formulated at Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Fishing Company. Peach brandy can be very hard to find. Cocktail historian David Wondrich recommends substituting 3 ounces bonded applejack and 1 ounce high-quality peach liqueur. Do not substitute peach liqueur for the full amount of brandy or the drink will be far too sweet.
Chill the ingredients first, then mix in a chilled punch bowl:
- 3 cups water or brewed black tea
- 2 cups dark rum
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cups Simple Syrup, or to taste
- 1 ½ cups brandy
- ½ cup peach brandy
Keep cold with large ice cubes or an ice mold.