Brighton Punch is a three-spirit cocktail combining bourbon, brandy, and Benedictine with equal parts fresh orange and lemon juice, creating a balanced herbal-citrus drink with elegant complexity.
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Shake with ice and pour into collins glass nearly filled with shaved ice.
Then fill with carbonated water and stir gently.
Decorate with orange and lemon slices and serve with straw.
Mix spirits ahead; add fresh citrus juice and ice immediately before serving. Do not store pre-made, as citrus juice oxidizes.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer
Benedictine is a French herbal liqueur. If unavailable, Yellow Chartreuse or Drambuie work as alternatives, though they shift the flavor profile.
Serve over ice in a cocktail glass. Some versions are served warm as a punch bowl drink; check your specific recipe variation.
Serve in a coupe glass, rocks glass, or punch cup. Use a cocktail shaker to combine ingredients with ice before straining.
Mix the spirits and citrus juice ahead, but add ice and serve immediately to prevent dilution and oxidation of fresh juices.
The classic uses equal parts (3/4 oz each) for balance. Adjust to taste—more bourbon adds warmth, more brandy adds richness.
