Feelin’ Punchy
Patrons perfected the art of patience when visiting their favorite mixologists, but a game (and time!) changer is upon us
Waiting for drinks has become part of the craft cocktail experience. We all love the perfect little drinks that provide all sorts of orgasmic explosions on your tastebuds, but the wait can be a bit annoying. The answer: punch bowls!
But we’re not talking about just any rando punch like the kind you gulped down in college. In fact, Cochon 555, a traveling heritage pig festival, has gone on a mission to find a leader in the new Punchbowl Olympics. They’re currently hosting a competition, Punch Kings, which has multiple stops during its U.S. tour. At a recent stop in Atlanta, the winning recipe was crafted by Arianne Fielder, bar manager at Seven Lamps.
Armed with a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon, and in just 30 minutes, she created a bubbly bourbon affair between a French 75 and a peach mojito.
Butterfly McQueen Punch 1 750ml bottle Breckenridge Bourbon (25.36 ounces) 25.36 ounces Georgia Peach Shrub 6.34 ounces fresh lemon juice 12.62 ounces Brown Sugar Mint Syrup 50.72 ounces cava (sparkling wine)
Garnish in bowl with lemon wheels and fresh mint Serve with lemon twist and mint sprig
