Recipes Felicitation Punch Be the first to rate & review! In this pleasantly tart punch, David Wondrich mixes Irish whiskey with gin to mimic the taste of a richer, older style of gin. By David Wondrich Updated on April 20, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Tina Rupp Yield: 18 drinks Using demerara sugar gives the concentrated simple syrup a great molasses flavor. Ingredients Rich Simple Syrup 1 cup Demerara sugar 1/2 cup water Felicitation Punch 12 ounces fresh lemon juice 4 ounces maraschino liqueur 1 1/2 liters chilled club soda Ice, preferably 1 large block 6 ounces Irish whiskey Strips of zest from 4 lemons 1 (1-liter) bottle gin Directions Make the simple syrup In a small saucepan, warm the sugar and water over low heat and stir until a thick syrup forms. Remove from the heat, let cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Make the Felicitation Punch In a punch bowl, muddle the lemon zest with the whiskey. Add the gin and let stand for 2 hours. Stir in the maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and 3 ounces of simple syrup, and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the club soda and add ice. Rate it Print