Fish House Punch

Cucina Casalingo's Note:

George Washington was partial to the legendary Fish House Punch, introduced in 1732 at the Schuylkill Fishing Club in Philadelphia. Recipe from Chow. Chill time is cook time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• ¾ cup superfine sugar
• 5 cups water
• 3 cups dark rum
• 3 cups fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups brandy or 3 cups cognac
• 1 pint peach brandy
• 2 peaches , peeled and sliced

Directions:

1. Pour the sugar, water, rum, lemon juice, brandy, and peach brandy into a large bowl over a large disk of ice.
2. Stir until blended, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Add the peach slices to float, and serve in chilled glasses.