In article >,
pgluth1 > wrote:

> Everclear is 190 proof, and since I live in a heavily Polish settled area,
> there are a few 180 and 190 vodkas. However, speaking from 20 years of
> bartending experience, I do not recommend anyone using these to spike
> punches. In my younger days, I had far too many incidents where I had to
> drive someone to the emergency room because "they just couldn't taste the
> alcohol." A nice buzz is one thing, but barfing can wreck a party.

Yes, but it's all too common a practice.
At least the fencing club WARNED it's members how the punch was made.

Not that that will always help as we were talking college students. ;-)
There were no incidents at any of the parties I attended.

A lot depends on how well it's diluted. We made 2 1/2 gallons of punch
for a liter of Everclear. Let's see...

That's approx. a 1 to 11 dilution so brought the proof down to less than
5. (just under 10% alcohol).

What is the average proof of wine or beer?

>
> Moreover, though I recommend 151 rum for a few tropical drinks, if used by
> itself the volume should be reduced by half. You get the great taste of the
> rum without diluting the drink - perfect for frozen drinks. (On a tasting
> note, I recommend Lemonhart 151 over Bacardi 151 any day.)
>

Rum is good stuff. :-)
Easy to over-do just about anything tho'.
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