Punch

Punch is a term that refers to a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, generally containing fruits or fruit juice. The drink was introduced from India to the United Kingdom in the early seventeenth century, and from there its use spread to other countries. Punch is typically served at parties in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls.

History

The term punch is a loanword from Hindi panch (meaning "five"), as the drink was originally made with five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. The drink was brought to England from India by sailors and employees of the British East India Company in the early seventeenth century. From there it was introduced into other European countries.

Preparation and Serving

Punch is typically served at parties in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls. The drink is traditionally made with five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. However, the ingredients can vary widely depending on the recipe and the preferences of the person preparing the drink.

Variations

There are many variations of punch, with different combinations of ingredients used in different parts of the world. Some of the most popular types of punch include fruit punch, rum punch, and whiskey punch.

See Also

• Cocktail
• Fruit juice
• Rum
• Whiskey

References

Punch Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? WikiMD's DocFinder can help find general and specialist physicians.	Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials.