Pakee’s Whiskey Punch

Since COVID happened it’s kinda hard to lower my anxiety enough to go to a bar and be comfortable; nevertheless, date night must go on. Now I’m not saying that you can’t have a good date unless you go to a bar but lets just face it, having a couple of drinks is a perfect way to wind down at the end of a hectic week so me and the husband decided to to name our kitchen Johnsons Bar & Grill on Saturday’s and feature a new drink every week. That being said, the drink of the week is an AJ Foody Original “Pakee’s Whiskey Punch”

Things you need: Whiskey, Lime Juice, Honey, Sugar, Lemon or Lime, Shaker, Martini Glass

So one night I was watching this western series on Paramount called 1883. I came in on the middle of this particular episode but something told me to keep watching. Anyway the mama went into this desert looking town and met a woman who was a storekeeper. The only thing in this store that stood out to the mama was when the store keeper asked her if she wanted some Whiskey Punch which was in a big glass dispenser type container on the counter. Of course the mama said YES (go figure), Next thing you know the husband comes looking for his wife well after dark only to find her pissy drunk in the back of the store with her new friend the storekeeper. I said to myself “I wonder what the hell was in that whiskey punch” and right then I decided to invent my own! Pakee’s Whiskey Punch (If you know you know).

I use Crown Royal regular or Crown Royal Black. These are personal favorites but any whiskey will do. Use what you like best. Also if you prefer a sweeter drink try lemonade instead of lime juice or a little of both. The honey also adds sweetness (so don’t over do it). The best way to use the honey for a flavorful drink is to mix equal parts of honey and hot water to turn it into a simple syrup (liquid sweetener).

Now I don’t know how drunk y’all like to get lol, I personally like refreshing tasting drinks. I like to taste more flavor than throat burning liquor, my husband on the other hand likes his drinks a little stronger like the storekeeper lady LOL. Don’t get it twisted though. A couple of these will have you PUNCHED!

*I use 2 oz of Whiskey in mine stronger drinks should use about 4. Don’t know how much that is, just use a shot glass. They are about 1oz so 2 to 4 shots of Whiskey

*Add 2 oz of lime juice and 1.5 oz of the honey simple syrup.

*Shake it up over ice, rub your lemon slice over the rim of your glass for a sugar rim and pour. Use the lemon slice for garnish on the glass and toss a cherry inside.

Slice your lemons like this and put a small slit in the middle of them so the slice holds on to the glass. I used a plate to put the sugar in but if you don’t want to waist dishes use a sheet of paper towel.

Finished product. Presentation is EVERYTHING!