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Claret Punch

Name: Claret Punch Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz Lemon Juice; 1/2 Part(s) Curacao; 1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 3 qt Claret; 1 qt Carbonated Water

Claret Punch is a traditional large-batch beverage that combines red wine, brandy, fresh lemon juice, and carbonated water into a refreshing drink for gatherings. Its balance of spirit and citrus makes it ideal for serving to groups.

🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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

Ingredients

1 dz Lemon Juice
1/2 Part(s) Curacao
1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

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3 qt Claret

1 qt Carbonated Water

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Instructions

1
Juice of 1 Dozen Lemons
2
Add enough powdered sugar to sweeten.
3
Place large block of ice in punch bowl and stir well.
4
Boston Five Star Brandy
5
Carbonated Water
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 before mixing to avoid dilution from melting ice when served in a punch bowl.
Add carbonated water as the last step just before serving to maintain fizz and prevent flatness.
Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled for brighter, more balanced flavor in this spirit-forward punch.
Batch this punch in a large pitcher or punch bowl to allow the flavors 1–2 hours to meld before serving.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Any dry brandy or cognac (note: affects smoothness; cognac will be more refined)
Claret → Dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Côtes du Rhône (note: maintains similar body and tannin profile)
Curacao → Triple sec or other orange liqueur (note: slightly different citrus character but similar sweetness)
Carbonated Water → Club soda or ginger ale (note: ginger ale adds sweetness and spice)

Storage & make-ahead

Store the mixed punch (without carbonated water) in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; add carbonated water immediately before serving.