Bombay Punch

Name: Bombay Punch (Champagne & Brandy Cocktail)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Bombay Punch is a sophisticated sparkling cocktail that combines brandy, dry sherry, and triple sec with chilled champagne and carbonated water, designed as an elegant batch drink for entertaining.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

View original recipe

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

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1
Juice 12 Lemons
2
Add enough powdered sugar to sweeten the lemon juice.
3
Pour over a large block of ice in punch bowl and stir.
4
Boston Five Star Brandy
5
1/2 cup Maraschino
6
1/2 cup Old Mr.
7
Boston Triple Sec
8
4 bottles Chilled Champagne
9
Chilled Carbonated Water
10
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
11
Serve in punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all spirits in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 2 hours before mixing to avoid dilution from melting ice.
Add champagne and carbonated water in the final 5–10 minutes before serving to maintain carbonation and effervescence.
Fill the punch bowl with a large ice block or frozen water ring (freeze water with fruit inside a ring mold) rather than cubes to slow dilution.
Balance the sweetness by tasting before adding carbonated water; adjust maraschino quantity based on preference for dryness or sweetness.

Substitutions

Dry Sherry → Dry Vermouth or Dry Marsala (lighter, herb-forward alternative)
Maraschino → Simple Syrup or Grenadine (adjust quantity to taste for sweetness level)
Champagne → Prosecco or Cava (drier, lighter sparkling option)
Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao (premium orange liqueur substitute)

Storage & make-ahead

Prepare the brandy, sherry, maraschino, and triple sec mixture up to 24 hours in advance in a covered container in the refrigerator. Add chilled champagne and carbonated water immediately before serving; do not store the finished punch as carbonation will dissipate.

Equipment

punch bowl · ladle · punch cups or small wine glasses

Common Questions

Can I make Bombay Punch ahead of time?

Mix the brandy, sherry, maraschino, and triple sec up to 24 hours ahead. Add chilled champagne and carbonated water just before serving to preserve carbonation.