Garrick Club Gin Punch
Gin, maraschino and lemon topped with soda. An 1830s London club punch.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 90 ml Soda water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the glass
- Pour 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur into the glass
- Add 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Top with 90 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Garrick Club Gin Punch
The Garrick Club in London was famous for its gin punch in the 1830s. Its secret was iced soda water, which was new at the time.
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.
Garrick Club Gin Punch FAQ
What's in a Garrick Club Gin Punch?
50 ml gin, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 20 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 90 ml soda water, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Garrick Club Gin Punch?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Garrick Club Gin Punch?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Garrick Club Gin Punch in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
