Fish House Punch

Name: Fish House Punch Recipe (Classic Brandy Cocktail)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dz Lemon Juice; 1 qt Carbonated Water; 1 1/2 qt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy; 1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Peach Flavored Brandy; 1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum

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Fish House Punch is a traditional multi-spirit punch combining California brandy, peach brandy, and rum with fresh lemon juice and carbonated water. This colonial-era cocktail is built for volume and balanced spirit-forward flavor.

🥗Pescatarian 🏷️Equipment: punch cup

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

Ingredients

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1 dz Lemon Juice
1 qt Carbonated Water
1 1/2 qt Old Mr. Boston California Brandy
1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Peach Flavored Brandy
1 Part(s) Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum

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Instructions

1
Juice of 1 Dozen Lemons
2
Add enough Powdered Sugar to sweeten
3
Carbonated Water
4
Place large block of Ice in Punch bowl and stir well.
5
Boston California Brandy
6
Boston Peach Flavored Brandy
7
Boston Imported Rum
8
Some prefer to add the strained contents of a pot of tea.
9
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
10
Serve in 4 oz.
11
Punch glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all ingredients and glassware before mixing to minimize ice dilution and keep the punch crisp.
Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice within a few hours of serving; bottled juice will flatten the punch's brightness.
Add carbonated water as the final step, just before serving, to preserve effervescence and prevent flat punch by service end.
Freeze citrus wheels or berries in ice blocks ahead of time to add visual appeal and control dilution.

Substitutions

California brandy → French cognac (richer, more complex alternative; use same quantity)
Peach brandy → apricot brandy (similar sweetness and fruit character)
Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum → Jamaican or Barbadian aged rum (different flavor profile; use same quantity)

Storage & make-ahead

Fish House Punch is best served immediately after mixing. Refrigerate the spirit and lemon base for up to 2 days; add fresh carbonated water and ice at service time.

Common Questions

Can I make Fish House Punch ahead of time?

Yes. Mix the spirits, brandy, and lemon juice in advance and refrigerate. Add carbonated water just before serving to maintain carbonation and prevent dilution.

What's the difference between California brandy and cognac?

California brandy is American brandy with a lighter, fruitier profile than aged cognac. For Fish House Punch, it provides the base without overpowering the peach brandy and rum.