Strawberry Punch

Applegreen's Bar Book by John Applegreen (1904, p.43) — Applegreen 1904 Bowl

1. Dissolve the sugar in a large punch bowl.
2. Add the lemon juice, claret, strawberry juice, Apollinaris water, and a large piece of ice, stir well, and serve in small glass cups.
3. Frappé softly in a large ice-cream freezer if desired.

Ice: Large piece

Nose

Red berries, wine, and citrus dominate the bowl aroma.

Palate

This is valuable because it shows the large-format punch family absorbing fruit-juice logic that later becomes more familiar in social punches and fountain drinks.

Finish

The finish is fruity, vinous, and softly sparkling.

Summary

A claret-and-strawberry party punch from the fruit-bowl branch.

The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.83)

1. Build in a tumbler, fill with shaved ice, stir, add strawberries, and serve with spoon and straws.

Ice: Ice