Fish House Punch is a traditional brandy-and-rum cocktail dating to colonial America, combining five-star brandy, peach brandy, dark rum, fresh lemon juice, and optional strong tea for depth. It's a potent batch drink designed for entertaining.
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Juice 1 dozen Lemons.
Add enough powdered sugar to sweeten.
Pour over large block of ice in punch bowl and stir well.
Boston Five Star Brandy
Boston Peach Flavored Brandy
Carbonated Water
Strong Tea (optional)
Stir well and decorate with fruits in season.
Serve in punch glasses.
Combine spirits, lemon juice, and tea in a pitcher and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add carbonated water and fresh ice immediately before serving.
Yes—combine all spirits, lemon juice, and tea up to 24 hours ahead. Add carbonated water just before serving over ice to maintain fizz.
Dark or aged rum (like Myers's or Appleton) provides traditional depth; avoid light rum, which loses character in the blend.
No—it's optional but recommended. Strong brewed tea adds tannin and subtle flavor; omit if you prefer a purely fruit-forward punch.
Approximately 25–30 servings (4 oz cups), depending on dilution with ice and carbonated water at serving time.
Yes—divide all measurements by 4 or 6 for a smaller batch, maintaining the same spirit ratios for consistent flavor.
