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Eagle Punch

Classic · Whiskey · Rocks glass

From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 2 ingredients; method: "Into a Hot Water glass drop: 1 lump Cut Loaf Sugar and dissolve in little Hot Water, crashing with muddler. Fill up with boiling Water; twist a piece of Lemon Peel and grate Nutmeg on top and serve.".

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV35.8%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic

Ingredients

  • Bourbon Whiskey1 oz
  • Rye Whiskey1 oz

Method

  1. Add bourbon whiskey and rye whiskey to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass