Brandy Punch

Name: Brandy Punch with Grenadine & Citrus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz Juice of a Lemon; 4 Juice of Orange; 8 oz Grenadine; 1 qt Carbonated Water; 1/2 pt Old Mr. Boston Curacao; 2 qt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy

Brandy Punch is a citrus-forward cocktail punch built on California brandy, fresh lemon and orange juice, grenadine, and sparkling water. Its balance of spirits, fruit juice, and carbonation makes it ideal for serving a crowd.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 dz Juice of a Lemon
4 Juice of Orange
8 oz Grenadine

1 qt Carbonated Water

1/2 pt Old Mr. Boston Curacao

2 qt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy

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Instructions

1
Add enough Sugar to sweeten.
2
Place large block of Ice  in Punch Bowl and stir  well.
3
Then add in the Old Mr.
4
Boston Curacao and Old Mr.
5
Boston  California Brandy.
6
Some prefer to add the strained contents of a pot of tea.
7
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
8
Serve in 4 oz.
9
punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all ingredients, including glasses and the punch bowl, before assembly to maintain temperature without excessive dilution from melting ice.
Add carbonated water as the final step immediately before serving to preserve carbonation and prevent flatness.
Use fresh-squeezed citrus juice rather than bottled for brighter flavor and better integration with the spirits.
Stir gently and briefly to combine without releasing carbonation bubbles from the sparkling water.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston California Brandy → any quality brandy or cognac (adjust sweetness if using a drier spirit)
Old Mr. Boston Curaçao → triple sec or other orange liqueur (flavor will be slightly drier)
Grenadine → pomegranate juice or grenadine syrup (may require adjusting sugar balance)
Carbonated Water → ginger ale or club soda (club soda maintains neutrality; ginger ale adds spice)

Storage & make-ahead

Prepare unmixed components up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate separately; combine and add carbonated water immediately before serving.

Common Questions

Can I make this punch ahead of time?

Yes. Mix the brandy, citrus juices, grenadine, and Curaçao up to 4 hours ahead. Add carbonated water just before serving to preserve fizz.

What does Old Mr. Boston Curaçao add to this punch?

Curaçao contributes a subtle orange liqueur note and additional sweetness that complements the brandy and citrus base.

How should this punch be served?

Serve chilled over ice in a punch bowl. The carbonated water keeps it effervescent, so add it last for best results.

Can I scale this recipe down for fewer people?

Yes. Divide all ingredients proportionally. The ratio of 2 qt brandy to 1 dz lemon juice to 4 oz orange juice to 8 oz grenadine to 0.5 pt Curaçao to 1 qt carbonated water should remain consistent.