Cape Fear Punch
Show: Good Eats
Episode: Feeling Punchy
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By east.tn.cooker
Crossville, TN
on January 14, 2013
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I have made this punch several times, for the holidays last year for my family, and for a friends wedding reception this year (It was my wedding gift. On a per drink cost this is not too expensive. The taste is special, as other reviewers have noted- not too sweet. Even my wife who dislikes the thought of whiskey liked this one. I left the second half of the mix at my friend's reception, which her brother took for a reprise for the family breakfast the next day. Total success.
By laughingmom
Rathdrum, Idaho
on October 28, 2011
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We do this punch every year for the 4th of july. Its the best part of the festivities for everyone of drinking age I think. People don't expect it to be so refreshing and clean tasting. I opt for the barefoot champagne since its cheap and still adds a nice flavor. Definitely something to do to show off for friends and family.
By JRCJRC
on January 02, 2011
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Made this for NYE - Everyone loved it!! It was great to have REAL punch for a change! Be forwarned- it's strong one. Not for the "Sex in the City crowd". I would recommend for any gathering of people who enjoy a good drink!
By laurenmsullivan
San Diego, CA
on January 01, 2011
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The punch was just okay. Made it for a NYE party and while I liked it, it wasn't a hit. Tasted too boozey for everyone. Not worth it for the cost of all the ingredients.
By apbryant
Lexington, KY
on December 25, 2010
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Absolutely delicious. Sour and sweet, yet more and more tasty as the night goes on. Remember that most everything is a mixer, so don't spend a ton of money on the champagne or rye. The cognac needs to be nice, but still not too expensive. Just get middle of the road on everything and it won't cost more that $50. I made this for a Christmas party and it was a HUGE hit. Everyone was amazed that it has "that much alcohol" and yet still tasted great. Fun and functional, perfect for a party.
By rust.nvr.sleeps
Sartell Minnesota
on April 07, 2010
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Followed the recipe to the letter, including the balloon ice eggs. Like other reviewers I found the punch pleasantly dry. Try not to skip the nutmeg, it really does add a little something extra. Everyone at the party really enjoyed the punch, and we still had half of the second batch left in the mornings. More than enough booze for 10 people.
By alnme_2000265
chicago, IL
on January 02, 2010
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This punch was phenomenal. I served it for NYE and 10 of us finished it in under 3 hours. Everybody raved about it and nobody drove home, that's for sure!
As other reviewers noted - it's got an indesribable flavor at first. It does NOT taste as alcoholic as it is, certainly not like whiskey (or rum, or congnac for that matter. It is not sweet - only 1/2 c sugar in the whole batch and no cloying fruit juice. If you are looking for a "foofy" punch, look elsewhere. This is a clean, refreshing flavor. I found it looking for a champagne punch for NYE but it would just as apt at a summer party with the citruis & tea notes.
I t is very expensive to make (realized I purchased over $70 of alchohol for this punch alone!!! - wonder if brandy would have been as good as the cognac? but the fact that I wished so many happy new year via phone and do not recall doing so yet suffered no unpleasant hangover made it worth it!
By labtek_5414623
Jacksonville, FL
on December 26, 2009
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Decided to try it for a get together party of about 20 to 25 individuals. Everyone's reaction to it was disbelief how fantastic this punch tasted, including several people who DO NOT like whiskey. I was worried that it wouldn't go far but it lasted throughout the evening. In fact, I would say it made the perfect amount. Definitely give it a shot if you wanna get seriously juiced while maintiaining a nice measure of refinement.
By f1speedtrap_119...
Nashville, 82
on July 04, 2009
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The very first sip of this punch can leave you a little puzzled if not slightly disappointed, BUT after only one or two more sips your palette will adjust and you will start to notice and appreciate the subtle nuance of this interesting blend of flavors ... and then you will be hooked.
WARNING: This punch can be dangerous because it sneaks up on you... the high alcohol content is very well masked behind its flavor profile, yet it is also blended proportionally so that you can consume fairly large amounts (say on a hot day without overdoing it.
The freshly ground nutmeg makes quite the difference so don't leave it out!
By shopping.andy_8...
Santa Cruz, CA
on June 28, 2009
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Jamaican rum 750ml: $16.99
Hennessy VS cognac 375ml: $19.99
2 bottles Korbel extra dry: $19.98
Old Overholt rye whiskey 750ml: $14.99
so just at that point I'm over the $70 mark. I could have looked a little harder, especially for a cheaper rum but at least there's still a half bottle of that left.
It was a fantastic and interesting drink though. Everyone liked it including me. My only critique about the punch itself was that it didn't seem as fizzy enough but maybe that's the champagne's fault.