The word “punch” is derived from the Hindu word “panch or paunch” meaning “5”. Thus, there are typically five main components to a punch- Spirits, spice, citrus, water (or other dillutant, eg. Tea) and a sweetener. This is a modern interpretation of this classic 17th/18th century “punch service” style of imbibing. Courtesy of Domaine de Canton.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Rittenhouse 100 Rye
• 2 oz Domaine de Canton
• 2 oz 42 Below Manuka Honey
• 14 oz orange oolong tea
• 1 ½ oz vanilla sugar
• 4 oz fresh orange juice
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 3 pieces orange peel

Instructions

Place sugar in punch bowl. Add orange peel and muddle to release oils. Add tea while still hot to dilute sugar. Add remaining ingredients, stir & finish with large cubes of ice.

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