Fish House Punch

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 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.