What is Punch (drink)?
[[File:Hückeswagen - Bahnhofstraße - 1 Bierbörse 07 ies.jpg|thumb|250px|A punch bowl at a party]] '''Punch''' refers to many drinks made from [[fruit]] or fruit juice and sometimes [[alcohol]].<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=punch Punch] at dictionary.com</ref> The drink was started in [[India]], then was brought to the [[United Kingdom]] in the early 1600s. The drink spread to other countries.<ref name=Language>Edwards, Graham and Sue. ''The Language of Drink'', Alan Sutton Publishing, 1988.</ref> Punch is usually served at [[party|parties]] in large bowls known as ''[[punch bowl]]s''. In fact, the word “punch” is thought to derive from the Hindi word for “five,” as the original drink was frequently made with just five ingredients: alcohol (usually rum, brandy, or arack), sugar, juice (from either a lime or a lemon), water, and spices (like nutmeg). Others believe the word originates from the English “puncheon,” which was a volumetric description for certain sized barrels used to transport alcohol on ships.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Plappert|first=Jordan|date=2020-09-09|title=A Short History of Punch, 5 Recipes to Try {{!}} The Beverage Experts|url=https://flavorman.com/a-short-history-of-punch-5-recipes-to-try|access-date=2023-10-31|website=Flavorman|language=en-US}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} {{food-stub}} [[Category:Drinks]]