St. Charles Punch is a sophisticated brandy-based cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, port wine, and triple sec with fresh lemon and sugar. It's a smooth, citrus-forward drink ideal for formal entertaining.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Shake all ingredients with ice except port.
Strain into collins glass with ice.
Top with port.
Add slice of lemon and a cherry.
St. Charles Punch is best served fresh immediately after mixing. Batch cocktails may be chilled in a pitcher up to 4 hours; do not pre-batch with ice.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger or measuring spoon · bar spoon · coupe or cocktail glass
St. Charles Punch balances brandy with port wine and triple sec, creating a richer, wine-forward profile compared to spirit-only cocktails like Sidecar.
Yes, multiply all ingredients by the batch size and mix in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 hours before serving over ice.
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy is traditional, but any quality VS cognac or brandy will work. Avoid premium XO brands, as their complexity may be lost in the mix.
Start with 1 tsp sugar and taste before serving. Add up to 1/2 tsp more if needed, stirring until fully dissolved.
Serve chilled over ice in a coupe or cocktail glass. There is no traditional hot variation for this recipe.
