Good Eats Company Punch

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Feeling Punchy

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Prep Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 30 (4-ounce) servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

16 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, bodies reserved, about 20 limes
32 ounces Demerara sugar
64 ounces warm black tea
48 ounces Batavia Arrack
Ice block
Freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Combine the juice, lime bodies and sugar in a 5-quart container. Add the tea and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Batavia Arrack and stir to combine. Chill to at least 40 degrees, approximately 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Strain the punch into a punch bowl over a large ice block and serve with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Mary New Hudson, MI 12-03-2009
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A New Holiday Tradition
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I were looking for something different to bring to our Thanksgiving party this year and we found it! We had a... similar problem as most and substituted with half and half Rum. Because we where pressed for time, we only squeezed 8 limes and used store bottled lime juice for the difference, but it was delicious! I understand some would find it too sweet, it didn't bother us and we received numerous compliments throughout the event. Definately will add to my collection of recipes and make again.Read more
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Cindy Portsmouth, NH 12-01-2009
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Yummy and exotic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Thanksgiving. Everyone really enjoyed it (8 adults were present). I special ordered the Batavia-Arrack from... an online liquor store, and it was well worth it. Not particularly expensive, considering, and it was quite unique (had a few sips of it prior to using). The Batavia-Arrack did *not* taste like rum. It tasted like (from my own unique palate): a very smooth Islay Scotch (whisky), with strong hints of molasses and tequila. The punch was a big hit and I hope to make it again. It was a pain in the rear to juice the limes by hand though. :) I did use less sugar, as previously recommended. I used about 24 oz. of demarara, and it was not at all syrupy. It was perfect. I couldn't get a whole nutmeg to grate, but the punch was still yummy.Read more
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LIANNE Lutz, FL 10-03-2009
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best punch
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this has become a staple at parties around here, typically we change out for gold/dark rum. works just as well.
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micheal north little rock, AR 10-02-2009
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Great with a slight modification
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I got the Batavia-Arrack online. I have alcohol shipped to me all the time, so no big deal ordering it from NY. Now the big... thing we could not deal with was the sweetness. This is way, way, way too sweet as the recipe is written. The second time we made it we halved the sugar. It is still really sweet ;) If you make it as the recipe states it is cloyingly sweet. It's like drinking syrup. If you half the sugar it is is about as sweet as a good sweet tea. Other than the sugar issue it is great tasting. By lowering the sugar you can taste the rest of the ingredients and it becomes a more balanced drink. Perhaps punches are supposed to be that sweet, but we prefer a more balanced "cocktail". I DO NOT think you can reliably substitute another liquor for the Batavia-Arrack and get the same drink (it does not really taste like rum). There is nothing I have ever tasted that really tastes like it. Do yourself a favor and have a bottle shipped to you. You can also use it in baking as it has a unique property of bringing out other flavors. It is a highly sought after "secret" ingredient of professional pastry chefs. It is available online from a prominent retailer in NY, just google it and you will find it ;) Read more
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Dorothy ciciero, IN 09-07-2009
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Crowd Pleaser!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had to sub rum for Batavia Arrack. Used 50/50 white rum and gold rum. This was a huge hit at my July 4th party. If it is... too strong for some guests, it can be topped off with ginger ale or ginger beer and it still tastes great. I might back off the sugar on the next go round- it was a little too sweet, IMHO. Overall, something different and fun for gatherings. More inspired that margaritas or daiquiris!Read more
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Ben Bedford, MA 09-05-2009
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Big hit at the party...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I could not find Arrack so I used Gold Rum and Brandy mixed 50.50 to make up the volume of the strong. It was a huge hit... at the party. I may use mint as a garnish next time rather than nutmeg. Beware though, it ends up about 30 proof, but does not taste anywhere near that boozy...Read more