As you may have noticed, I am primarily a bourbon and whiskey drinker. The Brooklyn, one of my all-time favorite bourbon cocktails, is a fine warm-weather treat, but due to the magical warming properties of whiskey, fits the bill perfectly year-round.
Recently challenged to make The Brooklyn, a somewhat labor-intensive cocktail served straight up in a martini glass, for a large, self-service party on a budget, I invented a new variation, The Brooklyn Punch.
Both drinks have gone over swimmingly with guests, friends, and the like, and I invite you to try them out yourselves this winter or when the weather’s hot.
The Brooklyn
- 2.5 oz. Maker’s Mark bourbon
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth (preferably the italian Punt e Mes, but Martini and Rossi is fine too)
- Juice of ½ a lemon (about 0.5 oz.)
- A little dash of simple syrup
- Shake and serve straight up in a martini glass
The Brooklyn Punch
- Two 1-liter bottles of Jack Daniel’s whiskey
- 2/3 of a liter of sweet vermouth
- 1 gallon of fresh lemonade (fresh-squeezed lemon, simple syrup, and water to taste)
- Add to 2-gallon punch bowl or beverage dispenser with ice and lemon slices
Cheers!
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Brooklyn Punch is dericious – not too sweet and plenty alcoholic