1948 The Bon Vivant's Companion by George A Zabriskie (2nd edition)

The BonVivant's Companion

fancy drinks

Brandy Bunch For party of twenty

1 gallon of water 3 quarts of brandy Yz pint Jamaica rum

2 potmds of sugar Juice of six lemons 3 oranges, sliced I pineapple, pared and cut up 1 gill of curacao 2 gUls raspberry syrup Ice, and add berries in season.

Hot Brandy and Rum Bunch For party of fifteen

I quart of Jamaica rum I quart of cognac brandy 1 pound white loaf sugar 4 lemons 3 quarts of boiling water I teaspoonful of nutmeg

It is important, in making good punch, that all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated; and, toinsure success, the process of mixing must be diligently attended to. Allow aquart for four per sons; but this informationmust be taken cum grano salts, for the capacities of persons for this kind of beverage are generally sup posed to vary considerably. [77]