Recipes Georgian Brandy Punch Be the first to rate & review! Like a martini, this basic punch is entirely satisfying on its own, but it could also be customized or modified in myriad ways. Party Punches By David Wondrich David Wondrich Twitter David Wondrich is an award-winning drinks writer and renowned cocktail historian. He has published some of the most revered and influential books on cocktails, including Imbibe! (2007), which was the first cocktail book to win a James Beard Award. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 29, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 10 to 12 drinks Ingredients Strips of zest from 3 lemons 3/4 cup Demerara or other raw sugar 6 ounces fresh lemon juice One 750-ml bottle VSOP Cognac 32 ounces cold water Ice, preferably 1 large block Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish Directions In a punch bowl, muddle the lemon zest with the sugar. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Muddle again, add the lemon juice and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the Cognac and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Stir in the water, add ice and garnish with the nutmeg. Rate it Print