Chatham Artillery Punch

The Chatham Artillery was organized in 1786. The earliest mention of their punch, however, was in 1819, when it was considered a worthy refreshment for President James Monroe who was in Savannah, Ga for the launching of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. 

No one knows just how the deceitful brew originated. Today's Artillery members feel that the genteel ladies made the first beverage; then, one by one, officers of the Artillery sneaked in to add this and that, thus creating Savannah's most noted drink in two centuries!

Photo Credit to gardenandgun.com

Recipe

1 1/2 gallons catawba wine

1/2 gallon rum

1 quart gin

1 quart brandy

1/2 pint Benedictine

1 1/2 quarts rye whiskey

1 1/2 gallons strong tea

2 1/2 pounds brown sugar

1 1/2 quarts orange juice

1 1/2 quarts lemon juice

2 quarts Maraschino cherries

Make stock with above from thirty-six to forty-eight hours before time for using.  Just prior to serving, add 1 case of Champagne.

This delightful beverage can be found at Savannah's Shrimp Factory on historic River Street.  

We highly recommend only one cocktail per person in a 24hr period.

Bio and Recipe credit to Shrimp Factory, Savannah GA