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Charleston Brown Water Society Punch

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A Southern punch recipe to serve at society events.

In Charleston, South Carolina, nearly every social club has a signature drink—a tradition that dates back at least as far as the late 18th century. So it’s only natural that the Charleston Brown Water Society, a group of bourbon drinkers and proselytizers, has one too. Roderick Weaver, who mixes drinks at Charleston’s Bar at Husk, created this Southern punch recipe to serve at society events, where you’ll typically find a pitcher tucked among many bottles of bourbon.

The punch isn’t strictly whiskey-driven. There’s a hit of dark rum and a sweet citrusy mix to tame the burn, and it makes for a great sipper at any gathering. Serve it in a punch bowl, and, per Brown Water tradition, be sure to raise a toast to the society after you ladle out the first round.

Ingredients

Yield:28
  • Tools:punch bowl, stirring spoon
  • Glass:punch
  • Garnish:orange slices

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the soda water. Chill. Pour into a punch bowl with a large block of ice, and add soda water just before serving, with orange slices for garnish. Each serving is 4 oz.

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