| As with many foods, the history of a punch drink is | | | | Sujeonggwa is a Korean traditional fruit punch and is |
| varied. One source states that its derivation is Persian | | | | made with persimmons, ginger and cinnamon. |
| meaning five, because 5 ingredients were initially | | | | Feuerzangenbowle is a German drink made with |
| combined to form this concoction. Another source | | | | heated dry wine, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange |
| states that its origin is British dating back to the | | | | peel. |
| seventeenth century. Punch referred to a cask that | | | | Kool-Aid, the basis for many punches, started as a |
| held 72 gallons of which a punch bowl could made. | | | | fruit flavored liquid concentrate. In 1927, the powder |
| Punch is typically served at parties in large, wide bowls | | | | form was created. Kool-aid as we know it now was |
| known as punch bowls especially around the holidays. | | | | distributed by General Foods as early as 1953. |
| There are many types of punches both alcoholic and | | | | This Louisiana Rum Tea Punch Recipe is a great |
| nonalcoholic originating from various parts of the world. | | | | addition to any party. The rum is optional! |
| Hawaiian Punch was created in 1934 as an ice cream | | | | Louisiana Rum Tea Punch Recipe |
| topping. The main ingredients were original shipped | | | | Ingredients |
| from Hawaii. | | | | 1 - 12 ounce can Canada Dry Ginger Ale |
| In the early 1950s, it was discovered that a sweet drink | | | | 1 - 6 ounce can pineapple juice |
| could be made by mixing the topping with water. This | | | | 2 1/2 cups Lipton Ice Tea Mix with Lemon |
| is the basis for the drink we know today. | | | | (sweetened), do not add water |
| Rum punches are very popular in the Caribbean | | | | Coconut Rum to Taste |
| islands. Bajan Rum Punch is one of the oldest punches | | | | Directions |
| presumably created in the rum distilleries in Barbados. | | | | Mix all ingredients (except rum) in a gallon container. Fill |
| Travelers on cruises to the islands experience the | | | | 3/4 full with water. |
| "Rum Punch of the Day." | | | | Add rum. Add ice. |
| Agua Loca is a very sweet potent drink you can | | | | Makes a gallon of delicious rum punch. Omit the rum. |
| experience in Mexico. Beware, the name literally | | | | This Punch Drink is still great no matter where you live! |
| means crazy water. | | | | |