What defines Punch

Punch predates most modern cocktails.

It was designed to serve groups and maintain balance over time.

The structure

Classic punch often follows spirit, citrus, sugar, water or tea, and spice.

What to expect

Punch is usually:

  • Balanced, not overly strong
  • Refreshing over time
  • Scalable

What to try

Start with:

  • Classic rum punch
  • Milk punch

The takeaway

Punch is about balance at scale.