Cold Ruby Punch
Source:
Bartender's Manual or How To Mix Drinks of the Present Style
page:
99
1
quart
Batavia arrack
Ingredient: Batavia arrack
Also Known As: Arrack What it is: RumA rum distilled mainly in South Asia and South East Asia from fermented fruit, grain, sugarcane, or the sap of coconut palms. The best came from Indonesia (Jakarta was called Batavia during the Dutch colonial times). Arrack typically has golden amber color, which distinguishes it from the colorless and transparent Middle Eastern arak.
1
quart
port wine
Ingredient: port wine
What it is: PortPortuguese fortified wine from the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. It is typically a sweet red wine, but also comes in dry, semi-dry and white varieties. It is often served as a dessert wine.
4
pint
green tea
Ingredient: green tea
What it is: AdditiveType of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East.
1
pound
loaf sugar
Ingredient: loaf sugar
Also Known As: sugarloaf What it is: AdditiveTraditional form in which refined sugar was produced and sold until the late 19th century when granulated and cube sugars were introduced. A tall cone with a rounded top, it was the end product of a process that saw the dark molasses-rich raw sugar, which had been imported from sugar cane growing regions such as the Caribbean and Brazil, refined into white sugar. Raw cane sugar the best, easily available substitute.
1/2
pineapple
cut in small slices
Ingredient: pineapple
What it is: FruitCommon name for an edible tropical plant and also its fruit. While sweet, it is known for its high acid content
Dissolve the sugar in the tea, add other materials served iced.
