Brighton Punch

Name: Brighton Punch Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Old Mr. Boston Whiskey; 3/4 oz Cognac; 3/4 oz Benedictine; 1/2 Juice of Orange; 12 Juice of a Lemon

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Brighton Punch is a balanced spirit-forward cocktail combining whiskey, cognac, and Benedictine liqueur with fresh orange and lemon juice. It's a sophisticated sipper that emphasizes layered flavors over sweetness.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

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

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Instructions

1
Shake well and pour into 12 oz.
2
Tom Collins glass filled with shaved ice.
3
Then fill with carbonated water and stir gently.
4
Serve with straws.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice—bottled juices dull the herbal complexity from Benedictine.
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds to properly chill and emulsify the cognac and Benedictine with citrus.
Pour over a single large ice cube or crushed ice depending on serve style; large ice melts slower and keeps dilution minimal.
Balance is key—if the drink tastes too bitter or herbal, reduce Benedictine slightly; if too sour, dial back lemon juice.

Substitutions

Benedictine → Chartreuse Yellow (note: sweeter, more herbaceous; reduce to 1/2 oz)
Cognac → brandy or Armagnac (note: lighter or drier flavor profile)
Old Mr. Boston Whiskey → any bourbon or rye (note: adjust proof and body preference)

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · bar spoon

Common Questions

Can I use different types of whiskey in Brighton Punch?

Yes. The recipe calls for bourbon, blended, rye, or Canadian whiskey—choose based on flavor preference. Rye will add spice; blended whiskey keeps it smooth and accessible.

Should Brighton Punch be shaken or stirred?

Shake it with ice. The citrus juice and multiple spirits benefit from vigorous chilling and aeration to integrate flavors smoothly.

What's the ideal ratio of fresh juice in this cocktail?

The recipe balances 1/2 oz orange juice and 1/2 oz lemon juice against 2.25 oz of spirits—roughly 1 part citrus to 4.5 parts spirit, keeping it spirit-forward without harshness.