WHISKEY PUNCH—St. Louis Style
This sophisticated St. Louis-style Whiskey Punch combines the robust warmth of bourbon with the rich, herbal notes of sweet Italian vermouth for a balanced cocktail. The addition of bright lemon juice and tropical pineapple syrup creates a refreshing complexity that elevates the classic whiskey base. Served chilled in an elegant stemmed glass, it offers a delightful harmony of sweet, tart, and savory flavors perfect for an evening aperitif.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Estimated quantity for shaking.)
- 1 1/2 ounces Bourbon Whiskey (Originally 'One jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).)
- 1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Italian) (Originally '1/2 pony Italian Vermouth'. Converted to modern measurement (1 pony = 1 fl oz).)
- 1/2 ounce Pineapple Syrup (Originally '1/2 pony'. Converted to modern measurement.)
- 1/2 ounce Lemon Juice (Originally '1/2 pony'. Converted to modern measurement.)
Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the Bourbon Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Pineapple Syrup, and Lemon Juice.
- 2Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled. Strain the punch into a stemmed glass (such as a coupe or cocktail glass) and serve immediately.