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AJ's Football Punch

AJ Rathbun knows how to throw a party. Should any of his guests show signs of being bored, he's got the recipe to wake them up with this punch. Rum, vermouth, citrus and apples are a killer combo. And AJ?  Pure entertainment, folks, with a great drink thrown in for good measure.

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AJ's Football Punch

AJ Rathbun knows how to throw a party. Should any of his guests show signs of being bored, he's got the recipe to wake them up with this punch. Rum, vermouth, citrus and apples are a killer combo. And AJ?  Pure entertainment, folks, with a great drink thrown in for good measure.

About AJ Rathbun

A.J. Rathbun is a cocktail writer, home entertaining wiz, and poet. His books include Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance Shaken and Served with a Twist, Wine Cocktails, Luscious Liqueurs, Party Snacks, Party Drinks, and Want (a poetry collection from ZYZZYVA/Creative Arts, 2000). His web site, www.ajrathbun.com, has information about his books and dogs, links for picking up A.J. apparel, his blog, Spiked Punch, and more. He’s had work in a number of magazines and anthologies, including Tin House, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Fine Living, a host of literary magazines, and other on-and offline magazines, and he’s also does national and local television, radio, and print interviews (including interviews with The Knot, The Seattle Times, Martha Stewart Radio, USA Radio, The Arizona Republic, Fox Boston, and others) about entertaining, drinks, snacks, and kitchen products.  All of A.J.’s videos are directed and shot by Brad Kosel, top dog at Artificial Khaos productions, http://www.artificialkhaos.com/.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • ice cubes
  • 1  whole bottle (750 ml) dark rum
  • 10 oz sweet vermouth
  • 5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 5 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 16 oz apple juice
  • 2 24.5-oz bottles sparkling apple cider
  • 2 apples, cut into slices

Special Equipment

  • punch bowl & ladle

How-to

  1. In a punch bowl, add the rum, vermouth, and juices. Stir briefly
  2. Add the sparkling apple cider
  3. Fill the punch bowl halfway full with ice cubes
  4. Add apple slices. Stir well
  5. Serve in punch glasses or mugs

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