Drinks

Punch Romaine

Based on legendary chef Escoffier’s boozy palate cleanser, this citrusy rum- and Champagne-based cocktail couldn’t be more refreshing.

  • Serves

    Makes 1 cocktail

  • Prep

    5 minutes

Punch Romaine
PHOTO: MATT TAYLOR-GROSS • FOOD STYLING: JESSIE YUCHEN

By Kellie Evans


Updated on July 20, 2024

Punch Romaine, a rum-spiked shaved-ice palate cleanser served to first-class passengers during the fateful last dinner aboard the Titanic on April 14, 1912, was based on a recipe from famed French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, who championed alcoholic shaved ices during the early 20th century. The original recipe, essentially a granita, is updated here as a drinkable, citrusy cocktail poured over an iceberg of crushed ice.

Follow our easy instructions to make your own simple syrup. Use a channel knife to create thin strips of orange peel for the garnish.

Ingredients

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