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Mississippi Punch Cocktail Recipe

This cocktail first printed in Jerry Thomas’s The Bon Vivant’s Companion finds its origins somewhere “along the Mississippi,” according to cocktail historian, David Wondrich.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Cocktails, Southern Cocktails
Yield: 1

Materials

  • 1 1/2 ounces light Rum
  • 1 ounce Rye or Bourbon
  • 1 ounce Brandy
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients with ice and shake.
  • Strain over fresh ice into a Collins glass.