punch

Punch, as a beverage, refers to a spiced mixture of liquor, wine, or beer with fruit juices, or a nonalcoholic blend of fruit juices and carbonated soda, typically made in large quantities for parties. The term is believed to originate from the Hindi and Urdu word "pāñc," meaning "five," likely referencing the original five ingredients: alcohol, a sour element (like lemon), a sweetener, spices or tea, and water. Variations in recipes are common, as they have been throughout history. Another proposed origin links "punch" to "puncheon," a type of large cask, suggesting the drink was named after the container it was stored in. A specific type, planter's punch, is a mix of rum, lime or lemon juice, sugar, and water, sometimes including bitters.12