Remember to take caution when combining alcohol and flames (protect those eyebrows)! 🔥 If it's not cold outside where you are, this punch is also excellent served chilled on the rocks! Happy Holidays, everyone! Grab the bottles I use most at Curiada! 👉bit.ly/AndersDrinks
So if I got this right - it seems like the flame expedites the oleo-saccharum process. If I let the oleo-saccharum sit and extract overnight then is the flame ...optional? or still preferred?
Hey Anders, I just wanted to say thanks to you I have elevated this hobby from a curiosity to where this Sunday I am heading a mixology night with my own selection of offerings. It wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for channels like you! Thank you
Long time viewer first time commenter. Sports bar manager here that doesn’t know much about what goes on behind the bar other than cost thank you so much for this content I’ve watched all your videos and I’m learning and just please never stop doing this it makes a difference
It’s just the wife and me this Christmas evening, so I made a 1/3rd batch of this for us (we each got about 1.5 - 2 cups out of that) and it was a hit! Warmed the cockles of our hearts! And the theatrics of the fire impressed us both! Funny thing is that on paper, rum + citrus + sugar + tea really sounds like an ideal pirate’s-tiki-drink. We want to make this again and serve it over ice in the summer!
this is a yearly christmas tradition for me, except i usually batch it and serve it cold. after the flambé step, i mix in the tea (which i chill ahead of time), then pop the batch into the fridge. i usually do this a day ahead. when i want to serve, i squeeze and add the lemon juice (fresh squeezed is significantly better than mixing the juice in and leaving overnight), keep it chilled, and pour to order over ice with some grated nutmeg. another tip: if you have a vacuum sealer, make your oleo saccharum by sealing your lemon peels and sugar in a vacuum bag and leave them to sit overnight. you get the most possible extraction of oils and best possible dissolving of the sugar. sure, the punch takes two days this way, but i think it’s worth it.
Anders, I wanted to tell that you helped with our family festivities throughout the season. It started with your recipe reminding me of the perfection of the Brandy Alexander. Next up, this Dickens Christmas Punch - incredible, and a new family tradition. We closed out the season and the year with Champagne Cocktails. Keep up the channel and the great suggestions. Cheers to much success in 2024!
As the child of Scottish parents who immigrated to Canada, many, many years ago. I am somewhat an expert in making tea. It was my job to make the evening tea, as part of the deal to be able to stay up later than my brother. Anyway! Using a regular sized tea pot (which I am guessing will hold 4 cups of water), drop ONE tea bag into boiling water. Not just hot. It must be boiling. A nice orange pekoe tea is best. Red Rose if you can find it. Let it steep 10 to 15 minutes and BANG! The perfect cup of tea.
Always love how you talk to your viewers, light and polite. It's nice to know there's hot punch like this, especially using tea. Thank you for many great content this year, happy holiday Anders!
This recipe is definitely meant for me! I just picked up a fresh pineapple and some Darjeeling tea. 😊🍍🍋🥃 I hope this holiday season brings you and Az abundant blessings, peace, and joy. 🎄⭐🥂
This sounds amazing! Going to try this for my family's Christmas gathering, because it wouldnt be one of my family's holidays gatherings without a trip to the ER. It's sort of a tradition. This has quickly become one of my favorite channels. I listen and explore it so often my wife has taken to asking if I'm "hanging out with [my] new bff Anders". Yep, sure am, he calls me friend at the beginning of every show! She's also benefitting finally from me making a cocktail besides a bourbon old fashion. Thanks for all the sips, tips and recipes friend! Happy holidays to you and Az!
@@AndersErickson If you don't have an ER visit during family get togethers and holiday's you must have very boring holidays, I'd be hard pressed to remember one without a visit, it seems to be a fairly common family tradition.
Just discovered the plantation pineapple rum a few weeks ago. I absolutely love this stuff. Getting ready to buy my third bottle. It tastes like rum infused with the pineapple that I had in Fiji. The freshest pineapple I've ever had in my life.
Hi Anders. Your cocktail videos are so interesting. If we were neighbors, I'd be over every day just to taste that latest drink. I really enjoy watching these.
Thanks for the perfect holiday tipple. Made this for christmas day and it was fantastic. Used Rockstar spirit's pineapple rum. What a perfect drink to welcome friends and family into the house on a cold Christmas day.
New to this channel and have to say off the bat, thanks so much. My cocktail game is improving by leaps and bounds. Been making the Charles Dickens punch for years but have sometimes had issues lighting it on fire. I will try the warming trick next year so hopefully I can go back to a lower proof rum (Santa Teresa). My lone recommendation is to up the quality of the tea you are using. I have used some black teas flavored with red fruit (Mariage Freres’ Marco Polo and Harney and Sons’ Paris). Game changer.
I made this at Christmas 2022 and it was a hit with the family. So fun to get all the ingredients together and plan weeks ahead with the pinapple soaking in rum. I'd recommend anyone to try this!
Andres just wanted to let you know I made this for my parents in our family dinner and they went crazy for it! Crazy I tell you! My mom has been asking me to make it every weekend since! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe
Good morning from the shore of Lake Erie! I found your channel last night, and today is my birthday 12/21, so thank you for making me laugh - and teaching me at the same time! :) Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'm now a proud subscriber, and will share with family and friends! Cheers to you, new friend. Keep up the great work!
Well, I did just happen to purchase a bottle of Plantation Pineapple Rum yesterday, but it's 75 degrees outside. So I'll keep this recipe in mind for when Texas finally gets around to being cold. I'm about to make a margarita instead. Cheers!
I've been binge watching your vids. And thanks to you, I've become my Wife's new awesome bartender. I placed my order with curiada, got my discount and can't wait to make this at home - cheers and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas Anders! I just made this punch and it turned out great. I let the sugar sit on the lemon peels overnight, and it worked like a charm. I hope my wife's family likes it; if they don't, more for me.😁
We made this for our family Christmas movie night and it was awesome! The booze we chose didn't ignite for some reason, so I put the pot over a low flame to melt the sugar and it still worked out great. The flavors pleased the guys and the gals, so this punch is a winner!
Wow I didn’t know that about juicing lemons! This has all the ingredients I love! I’ve been wanting to try that pineapple rum ever since watching a tiki drink recipe (on another channel😇). Def gonna make this & LOVE it! 👏🏻Annnd that pineapple core-er is a need.
You infusing the run with pineapple made me wonder, can you do that with other liquors and flavors? An Anders episode maybe? Lets see Az taste test 5 or 6 different experiments you do. More Az is always a win!
Great gift idea too! Premade in Mason jars to hand out! P.S. Merry Christmas Anders and Az...oh and everyone else who enjoys this channel! Blessings all.
Anders I am looking forward to making The Perfecr Christmas Punch!! It looks so delicious and hey, it's not too difficult! Well, I haven't done it yet but it looks like I can swing this. I love the Darjeeling tea addition. This looks like fun!! I like having a special drink for holiday time!! Cheers and I am sending wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a super fun New Year's Eve!! Enjoy!! :-)
Thanks, Christine! This punch is pretty straight forward and rather easy to do - and a nice addition to a holiday party! I hope you're able to give it a try and see what you think. Merry Christmas to you as well!!
I enjoyed this video so much! It's so nice just watching this drink being built. With a nice story, making almost every ingredient yourself.. Props to you and the video! Btw I watch every video and they are a joy to look at, props to video and editing Az
Just finally got around to making this tonight! I had planned on making it for New Years, but COVID ripped through our family, so it had to wait. But it was worth the wait! And I have enough left over for our postponed extended family gathering next week. Thank you so much for this recipe and all the others!
Hey Anders - we just made this for Christmas and it went down pretty well! The theatrics of the fire, the lemony sweetness, the dainty tea cups! What more could you ask for?! Merry Christmas 🎅
Normally not a big fan of Hot Drinks but that all does sound delicious. Also who doesn't want to light things on Fire.....Happy Holiday! *PS Great Matching Shirts :)*
Amazing! Just made this for our family Christmas, and it is a hit. Was even told it was "next level". Thank you for the recipe, and making me look good for the in laws 😉. Happy Holidays!
Hi Anders you have helped me through COVID I watched your shows whilst sick in bed. I am from the UK. Just thought I would say thank you. Just a hint that you are probably aware of but did you know that if you pop your lemons in the microwave for about 10 seconds you get lots more Juice. Thanks again. Andy.
This looks like a good base for a punch that you could then clarify with milk and drink cold. Maybe make the tea stronger and replace 1 cup of tea with milk, or up the booze content to get similar dilution. I love milk punch.
Happy holidays!!! I had to make my own pineapple rum as nothing available locally. Did the same thing but used Wray and Nephew and let it rest for 3 weeks. So good
Happy holiday my friend to you and Oz all the best in the New Year. Love the punch. Punches are amazing for entertaining guests and this one definitely is a winner for me.
Remember to take caution when combining alcohol and flames (protect those eyebrows)! 🔥
If it's not cold outside where you are, this punch is also excellent served chilled on the rocks! Happy Holidays, everyone!
Grab the bottles I use most at Curiada! 👉bit.ly/AndersDrinks
Do you have a po box? I want to send you that rum we were talking about. Sorry, the blueberry rum.
So if I got this right - it seems like the flame expedites the oleo-saccharum process. If I let the oleo-saccharum sit and extract overnight then is the flame ...optional? or still preferred?
Please invent an Anders Erickson punch! Its a great idea I’m gonne follow
Do you have a written recipe?
Hey Anders, I just wanted to say thanks to you I have elevated this hobby from a curiosity to where this Sunday I am heading a mixology night with my own selection of offerings. It wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for channels like you! Thank you
I'm so happy to read this! Thank you for sharing. Have fun this Sunday mixing up your cocktails! Cheers to you!
I just did this too, thanks in large part to Anders! Also to Greg from how to drink, y’all should collaborate
What’s a mixology night and how was it? :)
Long time viewer first time commenter. Sports bar manager here that doesn’t know much about what goes on behind the bar other than cost thank you so much for this content I’ve watched all your videos and I’m learning and just please never stop doing this it makes a difference
Thank you so much - Cheers!
It’s just the wife and me this Christmas evening, so I made a 1/3rd batch of this for us (we each got about 1.5 - 2 cups out of that) and it was a hit! Warmed the cockles of our hearts! And the theatrics of the fire impressed us both! Funny thing is that on paper, rum + citrus + sugar + tea really sounds like an ideal pirate’s-tiki-drink. We want to make this again and serve it over ice in the summer!
Just made this and Glogg and both are now holiday staples at my parties
Dude I love Plantation Pineapple and Smith & Cross. So good!
I made this for a bday and no one knew what it was! I'm glad you've covered it! It's so good!!
this is a yearly christmas tradition for me, except i usually batch it and serve it cold. after the flambé step, i mix in the tea (which i chill ahead of time), then pop the batch into the fridge. i usually do this a day ahead. when i want to serve, i squeeze and add the lemon juice (fresh squeezed is significantly better than mixing the juice in and leaving overnight), keep it chilled, and pour to order over ice with some grated nutmeg.
another tip: if you have a vacuum sealer, make your oleo saccharum by sealing your lemon peels and sugar in a vacuum bag and leave them to sit overnight. you get the most possible extraction of oils and best possible dissolving of the sugar.
sure, the punch takes two days this way, but i think it’s worth it.
Finally a WARM punch. Happy as can be!!!
Thanks Anders, Tomorrow we will have an outdoor Silvester (German New Year) party with a fire. I plan to make this for everyone as a "Winter Warmer"
Happy New Year Anders, The punch went down very well.
Made this on Christmas Eve this year and it was even better when it cooled....it tasted like THE best Long Island Iced Tea.
Anders, I wanted to tell that you helped with our family festivities throughout the season. It started with your recipe reminding me of the perfection of the Brandy Alexander. Next up, this Dickens Christmas Punch - incredible, and a new family tradition. We closed out the season and the year with Champagne Cocktails. Keep up the channel and the great suggestions. Cheers to much success in 2024!
As the child of Scottish parents who immigrated to Canada, many, many years ago. I am somewhat an expert in making tea. It was my job to make the evening tea, as part of the deal to be able to stay up later than my brother. Anyway! Using a regular sized tea pot (which I am guessing will hold 4 cups of water), drop ONE tea bag into boiling water. Not just hot. It must be boiling. A nice orange pekoe tea is best. Red Rose if you can find it. Let it steep 10 to 15 minutes and BANG! The perfect cup of tea.
Always love how you talk to your viewers, light and polite. It's nice to know there's hot punch like this, especially using tea. Thank you for many great content this year, happy holiday Anders!
Come winter here I will be making this for sure. Stiggins Fancy is one of my favourite bottles
This recipe is definitely meant for me! I just picked up a fresh pineapple and some Darjeeling tea.
😊🍍🍋🥃
I hope this holiday season brings you and Az abundant blessings, peace, and joy. 🎄⭐🥂
Cheers, Marianna! Enjoy!
Hey Anders. Chicagoan here and my family absolutely loved this for Xmas. Will be making it ice cold for the summer as well!
Pro tip if you have a vacuum sealer at home then vacuuming and leaving the zest and sugar over night it brilliant
This sounds amazing! Going to try this for my family's Christmas gathering, because it wouldnt be one of my family's holidays gatherings without a trip to the ER. It's sort of a tradition.
This has quickly become one of my favorite channels. I listen and explore it so often my wife has taken to asking if I'm "hanging out with [my] new bff Anders". Yep, sure am, he calls me friend at the beginning of every show! She's also benefitting finally from me making a cocktail besides a bourbon old fashion. Thanks for all the sips, tips and recipes friend! Happy holidays to you and Az!
Hope you enjoy this recipe for your family's Christmas. An ER tradition!? Sounds like you need to write a book. Thanks, Kris!
@@AndersErickson If you don't have an ER visit during family get togethers and holiday's you must have very boring holidays, I'd be hard pressed to remember one without a visit, it seems to be a fairly common family tradition.
"I know it looks like I'm doing something illicit..." 😂😂
Loving the "above the action" camera angle in this one.
Just discovered the plantation pineapple rum a few weeks ago. I absolutely love this stuff. Getting ready to buy my third bottle. It tastes like rum infused with the pineapple that I had in Fiji. The freshest pineapple I've ever had in my life.
Yet again you've found a way to make something I probably wouldn't consider drinking, something I 100% want to try. Great work sir
Thanks, Cody! Cheers!
You have such a happy vibe! We can see how much love you put on your work, that's awesome :)
Thanks for the recipe and Blessed Yule!
I have a habit of making a spiced cider every Christmas, this might be a happy alternative or addition to my seasonal concoction routine.
Just made this - week to infuse the rum -its really great!! All of you wondering if its worth it - it is!
Delicioso. Feliz navidad, querido Anders!!!!
Hi Anders. Your cocktail videos are so interesting. If we were neighbors, I'd be over every day just to taste that latest drink. I really enjoy watching these.
Thanks for the perfect holiday tipple. Made this for christmas day and it was fantastic. Used Rockstar spirit's pineapple rum. What a perfect drink to welcome friends and family into the house on a cold Christmas day.
That is a cozy AF looking drank. Like your videos, all warm and fuzzy. Cheers pal!
Thanks, Vino! Nothing like a boozy tea party. Cheers!
Hello! Thank you very much for this punch. Tried it on New Year Party, it's awesome!
I like mint liqueur with warm cocoa. Maybe a bit cream on top. However, I would enjoy cognac as it is and coffee on the side.
New to this channel and have to say off the bat, thanks so much. My cocktail game is improving by leaps and bounds. Been making the Charles Dickens punch for years but have sometimes had issues lighting it on fire. I will try the warming trick next year so hopefully I can go back to a lower proof rum (Santa Teresa). My lone recommendation is to up the quality of the tea you are using. I have used some black teas flavored with red fruit (Mariage Freres’ Marco Polo and Harney and Sons’ Paris). Game changer.
Happy Holidays thanks for the gifts all year!
Evening Anders, I’ve actually made this once before and loved it. I need to make it again. 🧉
Nice! 'Tis the season - Cheers, David!
I made this at Christmas 2022 and it was a hit with the family. So fun to get all the ingredients together and plan weeks ahead with the pinapple soaking in rum. I'd recommend anyone to try this!
That sounds SO GOOD. Love these historical recipes!
10/10 trying this now... well next week after the rum is ready. Merry Christmas to you both!
Thanks, Luis! Happy holidays!
Andres just wanted to let you know I made this for my parents in our family dinner and they went crazy for it! Crazy I tell you! My mom has been asking me to make it every weekend since! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe
Dude, digging the new place... especially the brick. Really nice look.
Definitely saving this video for future parties.
just served this for Christmas eve, everyone enjoyed it very much ;-) cheers
Love it!
Gonna have to try this!
Perfect for the season. Cheers, Tim!
Good morning from the shore of Lake Erie! I found your channel last night, and today is my birthday 12/21, so thank you for making me laugh - and teaching me at the same time! :) Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'm now a proud subscriber, and will share with family and friends! Cheers to you, new friend. Keep up the great work!
Happy birthday, Jim! Happy you’re enjoying the channel, and Merry Christmas to you and yours too. Cheers!
Dope! Will be doing this. Thanks
Magical thing
Gained 4k viewers in the last few days and the page is still way underrated
I have never heard of the pineapple corer before and I think it's going to change my life!
No looking back now 🍍
Well, I did just happen to purchase a bottle of Plantation Pineapple Rum yesterday, but it's 75 degrees outside. So I'll keep this recipe in mind for when Texas finally gets around to being cold. I'm about to make a margarita instead. Cheers!
Wow 75 degrees!? I'd be having a margarita too!
I'm currently drinking my second Brandy Alexander and I learned from you! You two share some great cocktail recipes!
Happy you're enjoying it! Cheers!
@@AndersErickson Would you have any recommendations for a holiday peppermint drink? Cheers!
@@UnknownAlius I always associate a grasshopper with the holidays - but where I grew up we made it a little differently. Stay tuned 😉
I love that you used Smith & Cross! It's my favorite go-to rum for most things that need a bit of a punch and I fully intend to try out this recipe!
Happy holidays y'all!
We just finished the punch with our Christmas celebration. It was so good ! Thank you
Love it! I've started reading A Christmas Carol recently and I love the old movie from 1984. Will try this one out!! Thanks Anders!
Perfect for the season. Now you can read Dickens while drinking his punch! Thanks, Sašo!
Now that looks like a top shelf drink, me making very soon, thank you !
I've been binge watching your vids. And thanks to you, I've become my Wife's new awesome bartender. I placed my order with curiada, got my discount and can't wait to make this at home - cheers and Happy Holidays!
Cheers!
Merry Christmas Anders! I just made this punch and it turned out great. I let the sugar sit on the lemon peels overnight, and it worked like a charm. I hope my wife's family likes it; if they don't, more for me.😁
This looks amazing.
We made this for our family Christmas movie night and it was awesome! The booze we chose didn't ignite for some reason, so I put the pot over a low flame to melt the sugar and it still worked out great. The flavors pleased the guys and the gals, so this punch is a winner!
Wow I didn’t know that about juicing lemons! This has all the ingredients I love! I’ve been wanting to try that pineapple rum ever since watching a tiki drink recipe (on another channel😇). Def gonna make this & LOVE it! 👏🏻Annnd that pineapple core-er is a need.
You infusing the run with pineapple made me wonder, can you do that with other liquors and flavors? An Anders episode maybe? Lets see Az taste test 5 or 6 different experiments you do. More Az is always a win!
Cheers Anders, a lovely festive punch and thank you for getting us through a difficult year with style, good humour and most importantly booze!
Thank you, Jason! Cheers to you, and happy holidays!
I know it is August, but I'm already planning to make this punch for winter!!
I love your channel so much. Just a fun, laid back approach to making cocktails at home. I learn something in every episode. 👏
Looks like I'll need to add some dainty tea cups to my collection! Awesome vid as usual Anders, nice matching shirts.
Great gift idea too! Premade in Mason jars to hand out!
P.S. Merry Christmas Anders and Az...oh and everyone else who enjoys this channel! Blessings all.
"God bless us, every one!" big up to Tiny Tim.
Anders I am looking forward to making The Perfecr Christmas Punch!! It looks so delicious and hey, it's not too difficult! Well, I haven't done it yet but it looks like I can swing this. I love the Darjeeling tea addition. This looks like fun!! I like having a special drink for holiday time!! Cheers and I am sending wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a super fun New Year's Eve!! Enjoy!! :-)
Thanks, Christine! This punch is pretty straight forward and rather easy to do - and a nice addition to a holiday party! I hope you're able to give it a try and see what you think. Merry Christmas to you as well!!
I can't have rum or pineapple, but this is an excellent video. Anders always makes learning fun.
I enjoyed this video so much! It's so nice just watching this drink being built. With a nice story, making almost every ingredient yourself.. Props to you and the video! Btw I watch every video and they are a joy to look at, props to video and editing Az
Cheers, Dario! Thanks so much!
Anders, can you do rapid infusion using isi whipper for a small batch of your pineapple rum?
Happy holiday to you and yours.
Thanks Anders for another lovely video. Happy Christmas to both Az and yourself
I made this today and its delicious!
Just finally got around to making this tonight! I had planned on making it for New Years, but COVID ripped through our family, so it had to wait. But it was worth the wait! And I have enough left over for our postponed extended family gathering next week. Thank you so much for this recipe and all the others!
looks so good ;D LOVE your reactions
Hey Anders - we just made this for Christmas and it went down pretty well! The theatrics of the fire, the lemony sweetness, the dainty tea cups! What more could you ask for?! Merry Christmas 🎅
Happy Holidays to both you and Oz, stay safe and happy
Thank you, Caroline! Happy Holidays to you as well!
Normally not a big fan of Hot Drinks but that all does sound delicious. Also who doesn't want to light things on Fire.....Happy Holiday! *PS Great Matching Shirts :)*
Haha thanks, Chris! Hope you get to try this one, and happy holidays!
Amazing! Just made this for our family Christmas, and it is a hit. Was even told it was "next level". Thank you for the recipe, and making me look good for the in laws 😉. Happy Holidays!
Excellent! Happy the recipe worked out - but you made yourself look good in front of the in-laws. Well played 😉
Hi Anders you have helped me through COVID I watched your shows whilst sick in bed. I am from the UK. Just thought I would say thank you. Just a hint that you are probably aware of but did you know that if you pop your lemons in the microwave for about 10 seconds you get lots more Juice. Thanks again. Andy.
Another great idea for the holidays! I recently tried your Glögg recipe and loved it, Anders. Looking forward to trying this next at some point.
OMG i'm thirsty now thank you ! Pricey hot punch though but the ingredients make me want to try it !
Very fun! Thanks Anders 🤍
Really enjoying your channel Anders
Thanks, Jonathan! 🥃
Wow this recipe is a timeless Christmas gift. Excellent filming on the blue inferno too: "tell me you got that!" Thanks Anders n Az! Cheers you two! 🍸
I was just about to look up a good punch recipe to attempt, saved me the trouble! Happy holidays to you and oz
I tried it yesterday for the new year eve and everyone loved it 😁
I made a double batch of this for Christmas and it was a hit! It is now going to be on the menu every Christmas… though I may have to triple it!
Hi @Anders Erickson ! Send to us, southeners, a cocktail for Summer Christmas. We want to have our holidays at the beach with a drink of yours.
Wow this one is wild
Great video dude, I’m gunna have to try this one while it’s still cold out
Cheers, Adam! Enjoy it!
I will be doing this one definitely and I will let you know how it goes 🤙
This looks like a good base for a punch that you could then clarify with milk and drink cold. Maybe make the tea stronger and replace 1 cup of tea with milk, or up the booze content to get similar dilution. I love milk punch.
Happy holidays!!! I had to make my own pineapple rum as nothing available locally. Did the same thing but used Wray and Nephew and let it rest for 3 weeks. So good
That sounds amazing! 🍍
Love this one ❤️
This sounds great!
is that just straight alcohol?
Happy holiday my friend to you and Oz all the best in the New Year. Love the punch. Punches are amazing for entertaining guests and this one definitely is a winner for me.
Happy holidays, Georgi! Hope you're doing well and enjoying a fine drink. Cheers, my friend!