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Rum Punch

Name: Rum Punch
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 120 ml dark rum; 120 ml orange juice; 30 ml lime juice; 30 ml grenadine; 4 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 300 g ice cubes; 2 slices lime slices; 2 slices orange slices

This Rum Punch is bright, fruity, and warming, with dark rum giving depth beneath sweet grenadine and fresh citrus. Angostura bitters and a pinch of nutmeg add the unmistakable aromatic finish that makes it feel like a true island classic.

10 min

2 servings

183 kcal

Caribbean

Ingredients

Punch mix

120 mldark rum
120 mlorange juice
30 mllime juice
30 mlgrenadine
4 dashesAngostura bitters
1 pinchfreshly grated nutmeg

To serve

300 gice cubes
2 sliceslime slices
2 slicesorange slices

Instructions

1
Fill a cocktail shaker or large jug with the ice cubes. Chilling the drink quickly keeps it bright and prevents over-dilution.
2
Pour in the dark rum, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters. Add the freshly grated nutmeg. Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, or stir vigorously for 20-30 seconds if using a jug, until the outside feels very cold.
3
Divide fresh ice between 2 short glasses or small tumblers if you want the drink extra cold, then strain or pour the punch evenly into the glasses. A good Rum Punch should taste balanced: sweet first, then citrusy, with the bitters adding depth.
4
Garnish each glass with a lime slice and an orange slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

183 kcal

Calories

Protein

18g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For a more classic island-style balance, remember the rhyme: 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak'—you can top with a splash of water if you prefer a lighter punch.
•Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the cleanest flavor; bottled juice can make the drink taste flat or harsh.
•If serving a crowd, multiply the ingredients and mix in a jug just before serving so the ice does not melt too much.
•A few drops of bitters go a long way; they should perfume the punch, not dominate it.

Background

Rum Punch is a staple across the Caribbean, where sugarcane cultivation and rum production shaped local food and drink traditions for centuries. Variations appear from Jamaica to Barbados to Trinidad, often built on the classic punch formula balancing strong, sweet, sour, and weak elements. Bitters and nutmeg are common additions that reflect the region's historic spice trade and love of aromatic drinks.

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