Fish House Punch

Name: Fish House Punch Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz lemons; Powdered Sugar; 1 1/2 qt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 pt Old Mr. Boston Peach Flavored Brandy; 1 pt Old Mr. Boston Rum; 1 qt Carbonated Water; 1 pt Strong Tea (optional); unkown Seasonal fresh fruit [Garnish]

Fish House Punch is a traditional brandy and rum-based punch that combines Old Mr. Boston spirits with fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar, designed to serve a crowd. The blend of two brandies and rum creates a smooth, potent punch ideal for parties and gatherings.

🥗Pescatarian 🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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

Ingredients

1 dz lemons

Powdered Sugar

1 1/2 qt Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

1 pt Old Mr. Boston Peach Flavored Brandy

1 pt Old Mr. Boston Rum

1 qt Carbonated Water

1 pt Strong Tea (optional)optional

unkown Seasonal fresh fruit [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Juice 1 dozen lemons.
2
Add enough powdered sugar to sweeten.
3
Pour over large block of ice in punch bowl and stir well.
4
Then add remaining ingredients.
5
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
6
Serve in punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Juice fresh lemons by hand rather than a juicer to avoid bitter pith extraction.
Dissolve powdered sugar completely in the lemon juice before adding spirits to ensure even sweetness throughout.
Chill all ingredients before mixing, then serve over a large ice block rather than cubed ice to prevent rapid dilution.
Add carbonated water last and gently to preserve fizz; stir minimally after adding.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → cognac or VS brandy (similar ABV and smoothness)
Old Mr. Boston Peach Flavored Brandy → peach schnapps or liqueur (reduce quantity by 25% for sweetness balance)
Old Mr. Boston Rum → light or gold rum (white rum will lighten color; dark rum will deepen it)
Carbonated Water → club soda or ginger ale (ginger ale adds subtle spice)

Storage & make-ahead

Prepare the punch base (all ingredients except carbonated water) in a pitcher and refrigerate up to 4 hours; add carbonated water immediately before serving.

Equipment

large punch bowl · citrus juicer or reamer · long-handled punch ladle · bar spoon or mixing spoon

Common Questions

Can I make Fish House Punch ahead of time?

Yes. Mix all ingredients except carbonated water up to 4 hours ahead. Add carbonated water just before serving to maintain fizz.

What type of brandy works best for Fish House Punch?

The recipe uses Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy and Peach Flavored Brandy specifically. Standard cognac or other quality brandies are acceptable substitutes.

How strong is Fish House Punch?

With 1.5 qt brandy, 1 pt peach brandy, and 1 pt rum, this punch is strong and potent. Serve in small cups and dilute further if needed for a less alcoholic version.