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A Condensed History of “Punch” The first-ever documented mention of an alcoholic “punch” appeared in 1632, when one of the English East India Company’s men at arms wrote to a fellow merchant who was about to set sail to Bengal. Gin or vodka both make for a great, easy-to-blend base. And if you can’t decide on one, try a blend.
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