Roman punch

American  

noun

British.

1. a lemon-water ice flavored with rum or other alcoholic beverage.

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Etymology

Origin of Roman punch

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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Roman punch

But a big dinner, with a hired chef and two borrowed footmen, with Roman punch, roses from Henderson's, and menus on gilt-edged cards, was a different affair, and not to be lightly undertaken.

From The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith

Roman punch is served in all manner of dainty conceits as to glass, imitations of flowers, etc.

From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.

When the mould is filled within an inch of the top, cover it with Roman punch, close the mould hermetically, and bury in ice.

From Choice Cookery by Owen, Catherine

The roast course was always accompanied by an aqueous, semi-frozen concoction which the bill of fare revealed as Roman punch.

From Cheerful—By Request by Ferber, Edna

It is also needless to add that without iced champagne and Roman punch a dinner is not called a dinner.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady