Caribbean Rum Punch

Caribbean Rum Punch

This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, ‘One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.’ Any fruit juice can be used. Serve chilled over ice, with fruit garnishes and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
20 (4 ounce) servings
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups simple syrup
  • 3 cups amber rum
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 4 dashes bitters
  • freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
In a pitcher, combine lime juice, simple syrup, rum and orange juice. Add a few dashes of bitters and some grated nutmeg to taste. Serve chilled over ice.