Library Punch Recipe

Name: Library Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 8 lemons, 6 zest peeled in strips and juiced and 2 thinly sliced; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped; 3 cups simmering water; 4 cups brandy; 2 cups rum; 1 cup absinthe; 1/2 cup grenadine; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 8 dashes bitters; 2 cups whole milk; 20 sprigs mint

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
8 lemons, 6 zest peeled in strips and juiced and 2 thinly sliced
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
3 cups simmering water
4 cups brandy
2 cups rum
1 cup absinthe
1/2 cup grenadine
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
8 dashes bitters
2 cups whole milk
20 sprigs mint

1
In a large pot or bowl, stir to combine the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and pineapple.
2
Let stand for 30 minutes.
3
Add the hot water and stir to dissolve the sugar.
4
Add the brandy, rum, absinthe, grenadine, cloves, coriander, nutmeg and bitters.
5
Let stand, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
6
In a medium saucepan, scald the milk, then add to the punch.
7
The milk will curdle when mixed with the lemon juice and alcohol.
8
Let stand for 1 hour.
9
Strain the punch through a double-cheesecloth or a coffee-filter-lined strainer.
10
Transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
11
To serve, fill a large bowl with the punch and add the 2 sliced lemons.
12
Fill a small glass with ice, add a mint sprig, then fill with punch.
13
Repeat for the remaining cocktails.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 8 lemons, 6 zest peeled in strips and juiced and 2 thinly sliced, 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped, 3 cups simmering water, and more.

Yes, Library Punch falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Library Punch

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