Duchamp's Punch
The Duchamp's Punch is a strong brandy tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 60 out of 100
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Fruity
- 82 out of 100
- Herbal
- 48 out of 100
- Boozy
- 55 out of 100
How to make a Duchamp's Punch
To make a Duchamp's Punch, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 1⅔ oz pisco, ¾ oz lime juice, ¾ oz pineapple syrup, ½ oz St. Germain, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 1 pepper and 2 sprigs lavender.
You'll need
- Pisco1⅔ oz
- Lime Juice¾ oz
- Pineapple Syrup¾ oz
- St. Germain½ oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Pepper1
- Lavender2 sprigs
Pairs well with: Pineapple Syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add lavender leaves and pineapple syrup to a cocktail shaker and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the oils and juice.
- 2
Add pisco, lime juice, St. Germain, Angostura bitters and pepper to the shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Duchamp's Punch questions
What does a Duchamp's Punch taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a strong drink at about 16% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Duchamp's Punch?
About 16% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should a Duchamp's Punch be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice and pineapple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Duchamp's Punches in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 10¼ oz pisco, 4¾ oz lime juice, 4¾ oz pineapple syrup, 3 oz St. Germain and ⅓ oz Angostura Bitters, plus pepper and muddled lavender in a jug and chill it. Add 4¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Duchamp's Punch in?
A rocks glass.