We love Conor Curran. You can never have too much Conor. That’s why we’ve teamed up with him for yet another delish cocktail recipe (you can try his Watermelon and Cucumber Gin Cooler recipe here). This time he’s gracing us with a Psari Spiti Punch, a Greek twist on the classic Fish House Punch. But before we start mixing cocktails, let’s learn a bit more about this Insta personality, MasterChef maven and flavour extraordinaire.
Starting off strong, did you know his fave food and liquor pairing is any cheap food with expensive wine? “Such as a chicken parmy with a Beaujolais. Chef’s kiss!” Sounds good to us. Or did you know that his fave venue to visit in the whole of Australia is the balcony at his mum and dad’s place? “The service is terrible, but the wine selection is generally good and most times they don’t even charge me.” When can we cop an invite, Con?
Now that the important questions have been asked, let’s get back to our awesome Psari Spiti (Greek for “fish house”) Punch. The tradish Fish House Punch is the OG of punch recipes, so much so that drink historians reckon it was first made back in 1794. Con’s twist breathes new life into the classic, with delicious nods to his Greek heritage.
Conor designed the drink as “something summery that you could create for your guests before they arrive for a party, allowing you to sit down and enjoy yourself.” And indeed it’s the perfect set-and-forget for those summery barbie get-togethers.
So, what’s Conor throwing on the barbie to match his Greek summer punch? “Saganaki, grilled octopus, dips, fresh bread and olives. Essentially a table of Greek mezzo to mull over as you sip your punch as a party collective.” We’re getting FOMO just thinking about it.
