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Henny Punch

A crowd-pleasing party punch that combines Hennessy cognac with tropical fruit juices and ginger ale for a refreshing, sophisticated beverage perfect for gatherings. This make-ahead drink serves 8 to 10 people and gets better as the flavors meld together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 750 milliliters Hennessy cognac
  • 32 ounces pineapple juice 1 quart
  • 32 ounces orange juice 1 quart
  • 16 ounces cranberry juice 2 cups
  • 20 ounces ginger ale or as needed
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice from about 2 lemons
  • 1 ounce lime juice from about 1 lime
  • 2 whole fresh oranges sliced thin for garnish
  • 2 whole fresh limes sliced thin for garnish
  • 2 to 3 pounds ice for serving

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl or beverage dispenser
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Long spoon or ladle for stirring
  • Cutting board and knife for citrus garnish
  • Ice bucket or large bowl for ice
  • Serving glasses or punch cups

Method
 

  1. Pour the pineapple juice, orange juice, and cranberry juice into your punch bowl. Stir to combine all three juices evenly.
  2. Pour the entire 750-milliliter bottle of Hennessy into the punch bowl with the juices. Stir gently but thoroughly for about 30 seconds to combine everything evenly.
  3. Juice your lemons and limes and add the fresh citrus juice directly into the bowl. Stir to incorporate.
  4. Take a small sample and taste the punch base before adding the ginger ale. Adjust sweetness by adding more pineapple juice if preferred sweeter, or more lemon juice if preferred drier.
  5. Pour in about half the bottle of ginger ale and stir gently to incorporate the bubbles without flattening them.
  6. Fill the punch bowl with ice to chill everything and keep it cold throughout your event.
  7. Slice your fresh oranges and limes into thin wheels and float them on top of the punch.
  8. Give the punch a gentle stir with a long spoon just before people start serving themselves to distribute flavors evenly.

Notes

Make your punch base (everything except the ginger ale and ice) up to 4 hours ahead, cover it, and refrigerate it. Add the ginger ale and ice just 10 to 15 minutes before guests arrive so the bubbles stay lively and the punch stays cold. Store any leftover punch in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Refresh carbonation by adding fresh ginger ale when reserving.