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

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

Edgar Allan Poe said of Dr. Francis that his conversation was "a sort of Roman punch, made up of tragedy, comedy, and the broadest of all possible farce."

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

For instance, there are no Maltese cats in Malta, no Venetian blinds in Venice, no Roman punch in Rome.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George

He used one of these web-perfecting talkers—the kind that can be fed with raw Roman punch, and that will turn out punctuated talk in links, like varnished sausages.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

Faience, china, glass, and ice are all pressed into the service of the Roman punch, and sometimes the prettiest dish of all is hewn out of ice.

From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.