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Artillery Punch

The Artillery Punch is a strong whiskey sour, bitter and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a mug.

Flavor profile

Tart
40 out of 100
Sweet
52 out of 100
Fruity
41 out of 100
Bitter
53 out of 100
Boozy
60 out of 100

How to make an Artillery Punch

To make an Artillery Punch, build in a mug: 31½ oz tea, 31½ oz rye whiskey, 1 oz red wine, 15¾ oz rum, 8 oz brandy, 1½ oz Benedictine, 15¾ oz orange juice and 8 oz lemon juice.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour into a mug: tea, rye whiskey, red wine, rum, brandy, Benedictine, orange juice and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Tea, rye whiskey and red wine only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

Artillery Punch questions

What does an Artillery Punch taste like?

Mostly bitter and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.

How strong is an Artillery Punch?

About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.

What's the difference between an Artillery Punch and a Frisco Sour?

Both use rye whiskey, Benedictine and lemon juice. The Artillery Punch adds tea, red wine, rum, brandy and orange juice, while the Frisco Sour uses lime. The Artillery Punch is built in the glass and served in a mug; the Frisco Sour is shaken and served in a sour glass. The Frisco Sour is the stronger of the two.

How many people does an Artillery Punch serve?

This recipe makes about 3.4 liters, enough for roughly 23 glasses.

What glass do you serve an Artillery Punch in?

A mug.