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Major Bird's Brandy Punch

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Keyword Brandy, Cognac, grated nutmeg, lemon juice, Lemon Peel, Lemon wheel, Major Bird's Brandy Punch, nutmeg, sugar, water
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

Garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the lemon peels and coat with 1 Cup of Sugar (250g).
  • Muddle the peels in the sugar to release the oils of the peel then let sit for 24 hours in the fridge.
  • After 24 hours you should see the sugar wet with oils as the sugars have pulled the oils out to create Oleo Saccharum.
  • Juice the lemons you peeled, you should have 1 Cup (250g).
  • Add that to the Oleo Saccharum.
  • Stir until sugar its fully dissolved.
  • Remove the peels with a slotted spoon.
  • Then add 4 Cups of Brandy or cognac of your choice.
  • Stir in the brandy.
  • Add 2 Cups of water
  • Rest in the fridge until serving time.
  • When ready to serve add in a large block of ice.
  • Add a few lemon wheels on top .
  • Grate nutmeg atop the punch to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I like to go a bit over proof of Brandy or Cognac here, but do what you like.