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Mississippi Punch

Mississippi Punch

Classic

Cognac, bourbon, and dark rum in a tall lemon punch.

RichClassicPartyCitrusy
3 minEasyBalanced

Layered brandy fruit, bourbon vanilla, and rum depth under bright lemon. Strong, rounded, and surprisingly smooth.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Dark Rum
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon wheel · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the Cognac, bourbon, dark rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon wheel.

The Story

The Mississippi Punch is an old Southern recipe that combines three spirits, Cognac, bourbon, and rum, with lemon and sugar. It is a rich, strong punch that reflects the mixed trade routes of New Orleans and the river towns.

Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Lemon wheel