The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

I know it is after July 4th but there are still plenty of picnics to go to and plenty of times to get together with good friends for feasts and libations.

In my youth, two cousins, Louie and Ray Clack were famous for their Fourth of July punches. Both were very potent, both tasted very good and both were easy to make.

These made their punches in a gallon thermos bottle filled with ice that would keep the drinks cool all day long.

First, Louie Clack’s famous Fourth of July Punch.

1 can frozen pink lemonade

1 can white rum

2 cans water and lots of ice cubes to keep the mixture cold all...