“Punch is still the only sensible solution to the problem of ceremoniously quenching large numbers of citizens” – S.S. Fields
Jerry Thomas, often called the father of American mixology, wrote extensively about punches and makes frequent reference to a relatively obscure ingredient, “sugar oil” or Oleo Sacchrum, which was commonly used in 19th-century cocktails.
After countless attempts at trying to craft a universally affable punch, I have come to the conclusion that any proper drink touting the name punch cannot be made without this vibrant natural sweetener. The requisite sugar oil adds a nectarous mouthfeel and citrus aroma to beverages that simply can not be replicated.
“The ambrosial essence of lemon (citrus) must be extracted by rubbing lumps of sugar on the rind,…”
CBD Citrus Punch (Large Format Recipe):
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces Campari
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- 1 liter London Dry Gin
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- 18 ounces Lemon juice
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- 18 ounces Grapefruit juice
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- 20 ounces Blood orange oleo saccharum
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- 10 dashes CBD grapefruit bitters
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- 20 ounces club soda
- 1 bunch Sage leaves Garnish
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a punch bowl
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Stir briskly to combine
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Add soda and ice
Recipe Notes
Once you know the must-have elements of a punch (strong, sweet, sour, bitter, and water) you can easily put your own spin on this timeless libation and adjust according to your taste.
