--- product_id: 1585588 title: "Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl" price: "Β₯33899" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1585588-punch-the-delights-and-dangers-of-the-flowing-bowl store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # World-class punch recipes - historic & refined James Beard Award-winning author - expert credibility Autographed copy - exclusive collector's item Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl **Price:** Β₯33899 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍸 Raise your glass to history β€” the ultimate punch bowl experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl - **How much does it cost?** Β₯33899 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1585588-punch-the-delights-and-dangers-of-the-flowing-bowl) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Craft Like a Pro:** Master the lost art of oleo-saccharum and elevate your mixology game. - β€’ **Sip History in Every Page:** Dive into centuries of punch lore from sailors to presidents. - β€’ **Perfect for Party Planners:** Inspire your next gathering with authentic, world-class punch recipes. - β€’ **Stories That Stir the Soul:** Engage with colorful anecdotes that bring punch culture to life. - β€’ **Exclusive Autographed Edition:** Own a signed copy that’s a must-have for cocktail connoisseurs. ## Overview Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl is an autographed, authoritative guide by James Beard Award-winner David Wondrich. It blends rich historical anecdotes with expert techniques and authentic punch recipes, making it an essential read for mixologists and party planners eager to revive the classic art of punch-making. ## Description An Authoritative, historically informed tribute to the punch bowl, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Imbibe! . Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and ingredients, and of course world-class recipes, Punch will take readers on a celebratory journey into the punch bowl that starts with some very lonely British sailors and swells to include a cast of lords and ladies, admirals, kings, presidents, poets, pirates, novelists, spies, and other colorful characters. It is a tale only David Wondrich can tell-and it is sure to delight, amuse, and inspire the mixologist and party-planner in everyone. Review: Great book about the history of Punch - Great book about the history of Punch! Lots of deeply interesting stories here. There are also many recipes as well/ However, most are historical recipes and not ones you would necessarily want to make and serve today for a party. For example, I made the punch that is associate with Charles Dickens and it reflects its time. It does not contain the ingredients that are readily available now. But it was still interesting to make and sample. So this is not a recipe book for modern times but rather a historical study, although there are one or two recipes that you will enjoy making and that will please a modern crowd. Review: Fantastic - This book includes a thorough -- and thoroughly interesting -- history of Punch, as well as an in-depth guide for producing Punch of the highest quality. The section detailing how to create an oleo-saccharum ("sweet oil" made from citrus peel and sugar) are alone worth the price of the entire book. The recipes are great, the stories about the recipes even better, and learning the lost art of Punch making is priceless. Highly, highly recommended. Quite possibly the best drinks book in my collection. ## Features - Autographed Copy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #135,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #133 in Alcoholic Spirits #296 in Gastronomy History (Books) #1,440 in Entertaining & Holiday Cooking | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 203 Reviews | ## Images ![Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WeUu-mcIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book about the history of Punch *by P***E on October 2, 2017* Great book about the history of Punch! Lots of deeply interesting stories here. There are also many recipes as well/ However, most are historical recipes and not ones you would necessarily want to make and serve today for a party. For example, I made the punch that is associate with Charles Dickens and it reflects its time. It does not contain the ingredients that are readily available now. But it was still interesting to make and sample. So this is not a recipe book for modern times but rather a historical study, although there are one or two recipes that you will enjoy making and that will please a modern crowd. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by A***C on January 26, 2014* This book includes a thorough -- and thoroughly interesting -- history of Punch, as well as an in-depth guide for producing Punch of the highest quality. The section detailing how to create an oleo-saccharum ("sweet oil" made from citrus peel and sugar) are alone worth the price of the entire book. The recipes are great, the stories about the recipes even better, and learning the lost art of Punch making is priceless. Highly, highly recommended. Quite possibly the best drinks book in my collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punch a well mixed beverage tome. *by A***E on October 11, 2012* For your beverage shelf in your kitchen bookcase: Communal beverages are no longer popular but for a couple of centuries they were the thing. This is a well written and well researched book on Punch drinks. Bought on a whim since I enjoyed the punch episode of Good Eats, this is an odd, charming and fun book and perfect for when you are stuck somewhere and need to be self-entertained (car crap, doctor crap,airport). It's engrossing to the point you won't mind being whether you'd rather not be. Clearly not as essential as the Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide but better than most beverage tomes. Tempted to make a big bowl of something for the holidays and place our car keys in the lock box. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1585588-punch-the-delights-and-dangers-of-the-flowing-bowl](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1585588-punch-the-delights-and-dangers-of-the-flowing-bowl) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-08*