Brighton Punch

Name: Brighton Punch Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Bourbon whiskey; 3/4 oz Brandy; 3/4 oz Benedictine; 2 oz Orange juice; 1 oz Fresh lemon juice; Soda water; Orange and lemon wheels [Garnish]

Brighton Punch is a balanced spirit-forward cocktail combining bourbon, brandy, and Benedictine with fresh citrus and soda water. Its complexity comes from layering three liqueurs with bright orange and lemon juice.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

View original recipe

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

Ingredients

3/4 oz Bourbon whiskey
3/4 oz Brandy
3/4 oz Benedictine

2 oz Orange juice

1 oz Fresh lemon juice

Soda water

Orange and lemon wheels [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Shake first five ingredients with ice and pour with ice into Collins
2
Fill with soda water and stir gently.
3
Garnish with orange and
4
lemon and serve with a straw.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh-squeezed citrus juice rather than bottled; it brightens the herbal notes of Benedictine and balances the spirit intensity.
Chill your glass beforehand and shake vigorously with ice to properly dilute and cool the three spirits evenly.
Add soda water last and gently stir to preserve carbonation and the drink's effervescence.
Flame an orange twist over the surface to release oils and enhance the aromatics before garnishing.

Substitutions

Rye whiskey → Bourbon (slightly spicier, drier finish)
Cognac → Brandy (more refined and less fruity)

Storage & make-ahead

Brighton Punch is best served fresh immediately after mixing; do not store pre-mixed.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · bar jigger · strainer

Common Questions

What does Benedictine add to Brighton Punch?

Benedictine contributes herbal complexity and subtle sweetness that rounds out the bourbon and brandy while adding depth to the citrus notes.

Can I make Brighton Punch ahead of time?

Mix the spirits and citrus juices in advance, but add soda water and ice just before serving to maintain carbonation and proper dilution.

What's the best way to chill this cocktail?

Shake the bourbon, brandy, Benedictine, orange juice, and lemon juice with ice, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and top with soda water.