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Kirschwasser Punch

Classic · Liqueur · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Dissolve one tablespoonful fine sugar with a little water in a mixing-glass, add the juice of half a lemon, half a pony maraschino, one jigger Kirschwasser, fill the glass with fine ice. Mix well, trim with fruit. Sip with straws."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV24.2%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Sugar0.5 tbsp
  • Maraschino Liqueur0.5 oz
  • Kirschwasser2 oz

Method

  1. Add sugar, maraschino liqueur, and kirschwasser to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass