Dublin Punch
A warming batch-style Irish punch — whiskey, black tea, lemon, sugar, and clove-studded orange, a traditional recipe dating back to Georgian-era Dublin drawing rooms. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 3 oz Hot black tea
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 whole Cloves
- lemon wheel studded with cloves (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve as a warming companion to Irish stew, beef and Guinness pie, or mulled cheese and crackers to embrace the traditional spiced punch flavors. Perfect alongside spiced gingerbread or warm bread pudding for dessert.
Instructions
Brew strong black tea and let it cool slightly
Add Irish whiskey, hot tea, lemon juice, and demerara syrup to a warmed mug
Drop in the cloves and stir gently to combine
Garnish with a lemon wheel studded with two cloves
Tips
Punch was the drink of 18th-century Dublin society — served at every gathering in grand Georgian townhouses Barry's or Lyons tea are the classic Irish choices For a batch version, multiply all ingredients and keep warm in a pot on the stove