Bombay Punch

Name: Bombay Punch Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Juice of a Lemon; 1 qt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 qt Dry Sherry; 1/2 C Maraschino; 1/2 C Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 4 btl Chilled Champagne; 2 qt Chilled Carbonated Water; unkown Powdered Sugar; Fresh seasonal fruit [Garnish]

Bombay Punch is a sophisticated champagne-based punch combining brandy, dry sherry, triple sec, and maraschino liqueur, finished with chilled champagne and carbonated water. This is a crowd-pleasing batch cocktail ideal for formal gatherings and entertaining.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

12 Juice of a Lemon
1 qt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

1 qt Dry Sherry

1/2 C Maraschino

1/2 C Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec

4 btl Chilled Champagne

2 qt Chilled Carbonated Water

unkown Powdered Sugar

Fresh seasonal fruit [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Juice 12 lemons, add enough powdered sugar to sweeten the lemon juice.
2
Pour over a large block of ice in punch bowl and stir.
3
Add remaining ingredients, stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
4
Serve in punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all spirits and champagne for at least 2 hours before mixing to avoid watering down the punch with melting ice.
Add champagne and carbonated water as the last step just before serving to preserve effervescence and carbonation.
Use a 1:1 ratio of champagne to carbonated water for balance; adjust toward more champagne for a richer, less fizzy punch.
Pre-freeze a large block of ice or fill a ring mold with fruit juice and freeze overnight to keep the punch cold without dilution.

Substitutions

Dry Sherry → Dry Vermouth (lighter, herbaceous alternative)
Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao (premium orange liqueurs with similar profiles)
Maraschino → Cherry Liqueur like Luxardo (deeper cherry note instead of almond sweetness)
Champagne → Prosecco or Cava (budget-friendly sparkling alternative)

Storage & make-ahead

Bombay Punch is best served immediately after assembly. Store unmixed spirits separately in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years; once combined, consume within 24 hours.

Equipment

large punch bowl · punch ladle · large ice block mold or ring mold

Common Questions

Can I make Bombay Punch ahead of time?

Yes. Mix all spirits, lemon juice, and powdered sugar up to 4 hours ahead. Add champagne and carbonated water just before serving with fresh fruit and ice.