Bourbon Street Punch
A big-batch party cocktail inspired by the festive spirit of New Orleans. Sweet, citrusy, and dangerously drinkable, this punch has become the go-to for watch parties and celebrations. The kind of drink that makes everyone ask for the recipe. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz Ginger ale
- orange wheel (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Louisiana Creole cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, or beignets—the punch's citrus and sweetness align perfectly with New Orleans' festive, spiced flavor profiles.
Instructions
Combine bourbon, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and lemon juice in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake well
Strain into an ice-filled glass
Top with ginger ale
Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry
For batch: multiply by guest count, combine in a punch bowl, add ginger ale just before serving
Tips
For a batch of 10, use a full 750ml bottle of bourbon and scale juices proportionally Make a large ice ring with fruit slices frozen inside for stunning punch bowl presentation The grenadine adds both sweetness and that signature sunset gradient