Original recipes for Fish House Punch can be referenced as early as the 1700’s. Classic cocktail recipe indeed! These Fish House Punch recipes were rather potent concoctions of rum, brandy and flavored brandy. The potency would be diluted with strong black tea, carbonated water or both.

The Shellback Rum Fish House Punch dials down the alcohol potency while keeping a deliciously fresh and citrusy sweet punch. This enables enjoyable sipping long after one small glass. Even better; there is a lower calorie option for those watching their girlish figure.

Shellback Rum Fish House Punch

Fish House Punch – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Makes 8 – 3 ounce portions

1 cup Shellback Spiced Rum

3/4 cup Light Orange Juice

3/4 cup Pineapple Juice

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Grenadine

Dash of Classic Bitters

Maraschino Cherry & Pineapple Slice Garnish

Combine all liquids except bitters in punch bowl or pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve: Ladle approximately 3 ounces into stemless wine glass or punch cup. Top each glass with dash of classic bitters. Garnish with cherry and pineapple slice.

Shellback Rum Single Serve Low Calorie Fish House Punch

This lower calorie version of the Fish House Punch contains excellent spiced flavor without any diet feel. It is approximately 110.25 calories, so sip without the guilt. Make this into a full pitcher of cocktails by multiplying the recipe or substitute ounces for cups like the recipe above.

Fish House Punch – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Shellback Spiced Rum

3/4 ounce Light Orange Juice

3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Dash of Classic Bitters

Maraschino Cherry & Pineapple Slice Garnish – optional

Combine all liquids except bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with dash of classic bitters. Garnish with cherry and pineapple if desired.

The Shellback Rum Fish House Punch recipe was commissioned by representatives of Shellback Rum as part of the Corporate Mixology program offered by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist. Find more recipes created by Cheri Loughlin for Shellback Rum on this site and at ShellbackRum.com and by following Shellback Rum on Facebook.

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