The following recipe is an extract from Tom Bullock’s book Ideal Bartender. The quantities stated are for a party of 40 people and makes 2.5 gallons.

Bruise the skins of 6 lemons in 1 lb. of bar sugar and put the Sugar in a punch bowl and add:

1 box strawberries

2 sliced lemons

6 sliced oranges

1 pineapple, cut into small pieces

1 quart Brandy

1 quart Sherry Wine

1 quart Madeira Wine

Stir well, empty into another bowl in which a block of Clear Ice has been placed and add:

4 quarts of Champagne

2 quarts Carbonated Water