What We’re Into Right Now
A monthly installment covering what, where and how the editors of PUNCH are drinking.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Smoochin’ Under the Clock Tower
This contemporary punch from Chicago's Dustin Drankiewicz was inspired by the flavors of the Middle East, particularly those of popular dessert Balal El Sham, which features of walnuts, honey and…
Bringing It Back Bar: What to Do With Kümmel
Every bar sports marginal bottles that elude even the most seasoned drink-makers. That is, until someone dusts them off and uses them in a new way. In "Bringing It Back…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Combier
Jack Rose’s Kümmel Trident
In D.C., Trevor Frye switches up the modern-classic Trident by replacing the traditional Scandnavian aquavit with kümmel, for a savory, low-proof riff.
High Chicago
"This is an expression of sun-kissed beta-carotene plants and vegetables and colors," says Will Elliot of Maison Premiere's High Chicago, a vegetal and stone fruit-driven cocktail.
South Pole Swizzle
In The Whistler's South Pole Swizzle, kümmel's savoriness is a welcome, balancing addition to a tiki trio of passion fruit syrup, citrus and bitters.