Powder horn from the Adirondack Experience collection etched with Fort William Henry, possibly from the 1750s. 

Before heading off on your next winter hike, mix the following ingredients in a large punch bowl to enjoy on your return. After two glasses, the pains of the climb will long be forgotten. 

Ingredients

1 quart dark rum

1 quart good brandy

1 wine glass (6 ounces) apricot brandy

3 wine glasses (a little more than 

2 cups) simple syrup (below)

1 quart melted, non-yellow snow 

6 cinnamon sticks

2 oranges, sliced (with peel)

2 limes, sliced (with peel)

Sprinkling of cloves

Mix ingredients and set on the back porch to chill (or store in the refrigerator) for up to 24 hours. You can also heat it over medium-low heat (do not boil), serving warm in a mug with a cinnamon stick. 

Simple Syrup
Combine 2 cups sugar with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator in a sterilized jar. 

—from our Winter 1972 issue