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Shaken · 1 serving

Roman Punch

A cooling historic-style crushed-ice punch of Jamaican rum, cognac, orange liqueurs, citrus, and a ruby-port float.

Short answer

Roman Punch is a shaken cocktail made with jamaican rum, cognac, orange curaçao, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, orange juice, rich simple syrup, and port. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Roman Punch ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Roman Punch ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Cognac20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Orange curaçao10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Orange Juice40 ml4 cl1.4 oz8 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Port5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange (optional)1 slice——Optional
Pineapple (optional)1 piece——Optional
Raspberry (optional)1 piece——Optional
Cocktail Cherry (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: One small orange half-wheel and one short plain pick with one pineapple cube, one raspberry, and one cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Roman Punch

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass; prepare exactly one small orange half-wheel and one short pick with one pineapple cube, one raspberry, and one cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure Jamaican rum, cognac, dry orange curaçao, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon and orange juices, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice and shake firmly until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled glass two-thirds filled with crushed ice, then fill to the safe serving level with more crushed ice.

  5. 05

    Float the ruby port gently across the top without stirring it into the drink.

  6. 06

    Set the single orange half-wheel and exact fruit pick at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Roman Punch taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Roman Punch questions

What is in a Roman Punch?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, cognac, orange curaçao, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, orange juice, rich simple syrup, and port, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Roman Punch take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Roman Punch prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Roman Punch alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B213https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1688/roman-punch · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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