Medford Rum Punch Recipe
The Medford Rum Punch is a vintage punch recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.
Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.
Original Recipe
Use large bar glass, 1 tablespoonful of sugar, 1 teaspoonful of Jamaica Rum, 4 dashes of lemon juice, 1½ glasses of Medford Rum. Fill with cracked ice, shake well, ornament with orange, berries, etc., and serve with straws.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Jamaica rum
- 4 dashes lemon juice
- 3 oz (90 ml) Medford rum
- Cracked ice
Instructions
Fill a shaker with cracked ice, add all ingredients, and shake well. Strain into a glass and garnish with orange, berries, and other seasonal fruits. Serve with straws.
