Bombay Punch

A punch that includes Strawberries, Oranges, Pineapple, Brandy, Sherry, Madeira, Champagne and Soda Water.

Recipe

From "The Ideal Bartender" by Tom Bullock (1917)

(serves 40 people)

Bruise the skins of 6 Lemons in 1 lb. of Bar sugar and put the Sugar in a Punch bowl and add:

• 1 box strawberries
• 2 Lemons, sliced
• 6 Oranges, sliced
• 1 Pineapple, cut into small pieces
• 1 qt Brandy
• 1 qt Sherry wine
• 1 qt Madeira wine

Stir well; empty into another bowl in which a block of Clear Ice has been placed and add:

• 4 qt Champagne
• 2 qt Carbonated water

Serve in Punch glasses so that each person will have some of the Fruit.