Quoit Punch

Quoit Punch is a potent American cocktail that originated sometime in the 19th century. The punch is made with rum, Cognac, and Madeira. To prepare the cocktail, lemon zest is first muddled with sugar (oleo-saccharum) to release oils and is then combined with lemon juice.

The mix is added to a bowl filled with ice, and it is then topped with rum, Cognac, and Madeira. The origin of this punch is associated with Richmond, Virginia, and the local Quoit Club, a gathering place for quoit players. It was created by Jasper Crouch, the club’s cook.