This punch recipe appears in the 1887 edition of Jerry Thomas's "How to Mix Drinks", the first bartender's manual. Thomas call specifically for 'Medford rum,' suggesting the persistence of this Boston-area rum. Substitute any full-bodied rum.

Ingredients

• 1
  oz
  of Blended Aged Rum
• 1
  oz
  of Blended Lightly Aged (Gold) Rum
• 1
  barspoon
  of Lemon juice
• 1
  piece(s)
  of Small ripe strawberries (hulled)
  (optional)
• 1
  piece(s)
  of Raspberries (fresh)
  (optional)
• 1
  piece(s)
  of Blackberries
  (optional)

Steps

• Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, then pour into a tumbler.
• Garnish with seasonal berries and the lime wedge, and serve with a straw.