Tall glass bottle reading "Cohasset Punch" and filled with dark red liquid
 
 

About Cohasset Punch


Cohasset Punch is a unique blend of rum, wine, and fruit that was created in Chicago and first bottled in 1899. Produced as a specialty of Chicago’s Williams & Newman saloon until 1916 and then by Ladner Bros. until 1986, this distinctively delicious drink took the city by storm when it was first introduced and remained one of the city’s most popular beverages for decades. This prompted a leading early-20th century spirits trade journal to claim “what the mint julep is to the South, Cohasset Punch is to Chicago.” Cohasset Punch is traditionally served in a cocktail glass over a peach slice garnish, but can also be served on the rocks, with a mixer, or as an ingredient in more complex cocktails.

After nearly four decades, this lustrous, ruby red drink has now been revived for a new generation, ready to make the Windy City and beyond fall in love all over again. Sign up for email updates below to know when Cohasset Punch becomes available in your area.

An advertisement for Cohasset Punch, circa 1900, touting the liqueur as "the final touch to the Thanksgiving feast"

Cohasset Punch advertisement, c. 1900