Nadia George
April 29, 2024
Although most mixologists would credit American bartenders with the innovation and creation of different mixes, there are many drinks out there that were being concocted as pairings of spirit and mixers before cocktails became the buzzword at bars.
To make a traditional fruit punch however, all you would need are orange and pineapple juices for their citrusy notes along with a splendid Captain Morgan Dark Rum which is a staple in vintage punch recipes.
The cocktail trends around the time when punch became popular essentially revolved around the increasing popularity of distilled spirits like rum and gin and the incorporation of varied spices into mixology while making drinks out of these liquors.
A vintage punch drink is usually served as one ladle helping only, making you come back for seconds without feeling too bad about drinking too much booze. The idea behind vintage mixes was to bring together fruit juices and other mixers with alcohol in such a way that you can enjoy only a light kick, which is exactly why punch fits perfectly in the classic old school cocktail party trends.
You can revive these centuries old trends by serving the timeless fruit punch in a bowl or pitcher that is decorated lavishly during the festive season. Use mistletoe or pine cones to make your punch vessel visually inviting and add lots of garnishes into the drink to make it texturally appealing.