A rum punch is a widely popular cocktail that embodies the flavours of the tropics, especially the Caribbean. Many people have a traditional family secret recipe, but today we will share how you too can make an awesome rum that packs a fruity punch!!!
The history of the rum punch dates back as far as the 17th century when sailors and explorers brought a mix of alcohol, citrus, sugar and spices from India. Said to be derived from the Hindi word “panch” meaning 5, punch typically incorporates five key ingredients. As the British East Indian Company expanded trade, rum punch gained popularity in Europe and recipes diversified to Caribbean, Rum punch blended locally produced rum with tropical flavours. The concoction thrived, evolving into a global cocktail. Excerpt Rum A Tasting course.
Let’s get making!! Overproof rum can be used. Try Wray & Nephew overproof or Hampden Estate Rum Fire Overproof.
Ingredients
- Overproof Rum: 1 3/4 fl oz (50 ml)
- Fresh Lime juice: 2 tsp
- pineapple and orange juice: 7fl oz (200 ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
- grenadine syrup: 5 tsp
- fruit slices: to garnish
Instructions
- shake or build all ingredients with ice
- pour into a hurricane or tall glass
- sprinkle over a pinch of nutmeg
- Garnish with a slice of tropical fruit and a maraschino cherry…Enjoy!
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