Chatham Artillery Punch
Bourbon, cognac, rum, tea and lemon topped with Champagne. A famously strong Savannah punch.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Dark rum
- 30 ml Brewed black tea
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 15 ml bourbon into the glass
- Pour 15 ml cognac into the glass
- Pour 15 ml dark rum into the glass
- Pour 30 ml brewed black tea into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Make a big bowl. It was served to visiting dignitaries.
About the Chatham Artillery Punch
Chatham Artillery Punch is linked to the Chatham Artillery militia of Savannah, Georgia, in the 1800s. It was famous for being much stronger than it tasted.
The punch family. Punch is the ancestor of the cocktail. British sailors and East India Company traders were drinking it by the early 1600s, mixing spirit, citrus, sugar, water and spice in big bowls. The name is often traced to a Hindi word for "five", after its five ingredients, though this is debated.
Chatham Artillery Punch FAQ
What's in a Chatham Artillery Punch?
15 ml bourbon, 15 ml cognac, 15 ml dark rum, 30 ml brewed black tea, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Chatham Artillery Punch?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Chatham Artillery Punch?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Chatham Artillery Punch in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
