What is so good
about most of the rum punch? No matter where you travel in the Caribbean
you are going to find a rum punch. They
are all a bit different, loaded with fruit juices and rums of all styles and
nature. As I have traveled around the
Caribbean I find many versions of this venerable cocktail
The Rum Punch was first brought to England
by the British East Indies Company in the early 17 th century and
would later spread from England throughout Europe in the following years. These cocktails would usually be served in
wide bowls with a ladle that would be later known as “punch bowls”. Typically red in color, but often found to be
a burnt orange color as well.
Sporting names
like “Planter’s Punch”, “Jamaica Rum Punch”, or just “Rum Punch”, all are very
different in their ingredients and flavor.
Most of these are either extremely strong or very benine, but either
way, very flavorful.
Planter's Punch
- 1 1/2 oz. Dark Rum
- 1/4 oz. Grenadine
- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz. Simple Sugar Syrup
- 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz. Orange or Passion Fruit Juice
Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Garnish with orange wheel and cherry.
Jamaican Rum Punch
- 20z. Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum
- 1 oz. Myer's Rum
- 1/2 oz. Coconut Rum
- 4oz. Pineapple Juice
- 4 oz. Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz. Grenadine
Mix all ingredients and put into a "Punch Bowl" filled with ice and orange wheels.
Bahama Bob's All Purpose Rum Punch
·
1 oz. Dark Rum
·
1 oz. Coconut Rum
·
1 oz. Crème de Banana
·
½ oz. Crème de Cocoa
·
1 oz. Mango Liqueur
·
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
·
1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
Place all ingredients in a pint glass filled with ice and
shake. Garnish with a lime wheel and
a cherry.
