| 1 1/2 fl oz | White overproof rum (unaged Jamaican/funky) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 fl oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 2 fl oz | Chilled water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of skewered orange slice and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry (sail).
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with skewered orange slice wheel and maraschino cherry (sail).
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
In Jamaica, the spiritual home of the Rum Punch, they like their rum overproof and many prefer this cocktail served over crushed ice to further dilute and tame this very strong spirit.
Variant:
History:
The classic proportions of this drink are one of sour (lime juice), two of sweet (sugar syrup), three of strong (rum) and four of weak (water/juice/cold tea), a formula respected in our recipe.
See Punch history
Nutrition:
205 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 13.98% alc./vol. (27.96° proof)
- 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
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