Where Did the Word Punch Come from?

The word punch may be a loanword from Hindi पाँच (pāñć), meaning "five", as the drink was frequently made with five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, juice from either a lime or a lemon, water, and spices.

When was punch invented?

The first printed record of punch dates to 1632, but like most origin stories in the world of mixed drinks, precisely where and when it was invented remains unclear.

What was punch in the 1700s?

Making punch

Punch was made using a mixture of expensive imported ingredients. The alcohol content was provided by rum or brandy, to which sugar, citrus fruit, spices – usually grated nutmeg – and water were added.