COHASSET PUNCH
This distinct 1917 cocktail blends the robust depth of New England rum with the herbal sweetness of vermouth and zesty fresh lemon juice. Uniquely finished with a preserved peach and its syrup, it offers a rich, fruity complexity that complements the icy base. Gum syrup and orange bitters add a velvety texture and aromatic finish to this sophisticated refresher.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shaved ice (Quantity estimated to fill a large bar glass 1/2 full.)
- 1.5 ounces New England Rum (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).)
- 1.5 ounces Sweet Vermouth (Originally '1 jigger Vermouth'. Sweet vermouth is traditional for this punch.)
- 3 dashes Gum syrup (or simple syrup) (Gum syrup adds a silky texture, but simple syrup can be substituted.)
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 1/2 fruit Lemon (Juiced. (Approx. 0.75 oz juice).)
- 1 piece Preserved peach half (Canned peach half.)
- 1 tablespoon Peach syrup (from the can) (Originally 'its liquor'. Quantity estimated for flavor.)
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Instructions
- 1Fill a large bar glass approximately 1/2 full with shaved ice.
- 2Add the New England Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Gum Syrup, Orange Bitters, and the juice of half a lemon to the glass over the ice.
- 3Stir the mixture well to chill and dilute slightly. Garnish with the preserved peach half and pour in a splash of the peach syrup (liquor) from the can before serving.
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