Jersey Lightning
An apple brandy punch for a group with cinnamon-orange tea-infused sweet vermouth, lemon juice, sugar, and club soda. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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In a pitcher, muddle the sugar cubes with 3 ounces of the club soda until the sugar is fully broken up. Add the remaining ingredients (except the remaining club soda) and fill the pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes. Stir until cold, then strain into a punch bowl over 1 large block of ice. Top with the remaining 6 ounces of club soda. Garnish with the apple slices and cinnamon sticks and serve with a ladle and punch glasses.
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Volume764 ml
Strength13 % vol.
Alcohol102 ml (80 g)255 ml de vodka (40 %)8.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar63 g (8.3%)16 sucres en cube
Acidity0.75%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)
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