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Rum Punch With A Cherry On Top
Rum punch is our favorite use for Maraschino cherries and grenadine, after a Shirley Temple, of course! This classic drink has been around since the 1600s–one of the earliest known cocktails, since rum, sugar, and lime juice were all found in abundance across Britain’s colonial territories–and has stood the test of time. We love that it can be easily scaled to make in large batches for entertaining. We hope you fill up a rum punch bowl for your next get together. Traditional rum punch is enjoyed during the holiday season throughout the Caribbean, with recipes simply described in parts by the ingredient type–sour, sweet, strong (that’s the rum), and weak (the ice!).
Rum Punch Ingredients
What rum is best for rum punch? We use both white and dark rum to add a layer of flavor to this typically fruit juicy drink.
White rum is most frequently used in mixed drinks, since it’s a bit lighter bodied.
Dark rum has a more complex flavor profile.
Orange and lime juices are used in equal parts
Grenadine syrup is pomegranate-based and it’s absolutely possible to make your own with pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, and sugar if you want to put in a little extra leg work. We encourage you to seek out a grenadine that is not overly sweet.
Pineapple juice for tartness
Angostura bitters, just a splash, to balance it all out.
How To Make Rum Punch
We love this easy rum punch recipe because it basically makes itself. It only requires a little measuring before you have a bright and cheerful cocktail to serve your guests, and hopefully a glass for yourself!
Measure all of the ingredients
Combine them in a punch bowl (now’s the time to get out your grandma’s cool pressed glass one!) or a glass pitcher. We recommend a glass serving vessel because the rum punch is a lovely rosy color from the combination of grenadine and juice.
Serve over ice.
Finish with a few dashes of Angostura bitters, a garnish of Maraschino cherry and orange wedge.
Tools You’ll Need
A knife for slicing oranges
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We’ve had a lot of fun adding to our repertoire of cocktails that are fun and easy to craft as home bartenders. We hope that you give them a try too!
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