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Ti Punch
As the name suggests, Martinique's national cocktail is deliciously punchy – traditionally made with 50% alc./vol. rhum agricole. And, even if you choose...
Alan Wilson
26th January at 03:16
Clairin does it better! Nikolaus Linder is correct!
21st July 2025 at 21:33
Great drink. Tried it first with Saint-James La fleur de canne and then with Haitian Clairin des quatre communes. Liked the latter much better.
26th May 2025 at 08:42
superb. everything you need in pure and simple form.
1st May 2024 at 22:59
Thanks for going into detail about how lime is added to this drink, other sources were lacking in that regard.
28th March 2024 at 19:13
I...thought I liked agricole before trying this. I still do, but hoo boy this is not a drink for me. I love that funky grass flavour of (in the nicest possible way) stagnant water and petrol. But...this gives it nowhere to hide and nothing to accent. It's very hot and very pungent. I'll put this very definitely down to "not for me" rather than a fault of the drink though.
11th May 2024 at 20:10
What agricole rhum did you use? It's an awesome cocktail on itself, but emphasize on the rhum used. Lots of choices indeed.
29th March 2024 at 09:18
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
22nd March 2024 at 13:22
I bought a Clement ambré VSOP to make our Mai Tai, following watching a very good video. Would it be acceptable to use it to make ambré Ti Punch ? I do have a Trois Rivières which is what I use normally.
15th March 2024 at 22:09
This is my husband's go-to when we vacation on St Martin/Sint Maarten. It's really difficult to duplicate 1:1 when we get home (we live in the US) but LeBlon Cachaca is about as close as we can get in PA to the real agricultural grade rum they use on the island. We do bring some agri grade rum home sometimes but otherwise, this drink is a wonderful reminder of our vacation time.
9th April at 17:13
I'm not sure what's available in PA, but some other options are Rhum J.M. Blanc, La Favorite, or Neisson.
I am in OH, we have pretty poor distribution to state stores as well, but at least I can ship to my house from out of state.
Other commenters are talking about Haitian clairins, which - while not traditional for ti' punch - are similar in profile to rhum agricole, and also make a fantastic ti' punch. As does Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof (55% Haitian blanc), which again is different, but similar.
I am in OH, we have pretty poor distribution to state stores as well, but at least I can ship to my house from out of state.
Other commenters are talking about Haitian clairins, which - while not traditional for ti' punch - are similar in profile to rhum agricole, and also make a fantastic ti' punch. As does Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof (55% Haitian blanc), which again is different, but similar.
16th March 2024 at 08:15
Clement rhum is widely available in the USA. The green-label bottling best suits this cocktail.
30th December 2023 at 18:57
My favorite rhum for this (and i have tried quite a few); Bielle - Premium White 59%
10th August 2023 at 10:46
Also known in french speaking parts of the world as a "demarreur", loosely translated as a kickstarter
30th June 2023 at 12:55
( continuation of post below) To obtain this bouquet we distil by micro-part, which is not possible in large industrial processes, and rums from Marie Galante are produced in small quantities.
In fact, it is the rums that are closest to the original beverage that become the rhum agricole as we know it today. It's a bit like what genever is to gin.
Originally, ti-punch was made exclusively with overproof rum, hence the name.
Personally, I recommend trying it with a Pere Labat 59 rum !
In fact, it is the rums that are closest to the original beverage that become the rhum agricole as we know it today. It's a bit like what genever is to gin.
Originally, ti-punch was made exclusively with overproof rum, hence the name.
Personally, I recommend trying it with a Pere Labat 59 rum !
30th June 2023 at 12:50
Just to clarify, ti- punch is a cocktail that was created on the island of Marie Galante (one of the islands that make up Guadeloupe) on 27 April 1848 to celebrate the abolition of slavery in France.
It was composed using rum from Marie Galante (Guadeloupe). The special thing about these rums is that their fragrance bouquet is much more powerful, fruity and fresh than other agricultural rums.
It was composed using rum from Marie Galante (Guadeloupe). The special thing about these rums is that their fragrance bouquet is much more powerful, fruity and fresh than other agricultural rums.
18th March 2023 at 01:51
Wonderful cocktail. Made with Rhum Clement Canne Bleue. Loved the strong taste of Agricole and funk. Makes the cocktail. Next time would consider making with Rhum Clairin Sajous at 112 proof. It has a bit more of the cane flavour. Excellent.
17th March 2023 at 19:12
Long time go-to for me. I prefer JM Rhum, either gold or VSOP. Martinique Sirop de canne is critical. Otherwise it's just a daiquiri made with Agricole rum.
30th October 2024 at 22:57
You're right, the syrup is a key component and a "sirop de batterie" is a must. However regarding the comparaison with the daiquiri the fact that there is no dilution and less lime (and juice+oil vs just juice) makes it a totally different beast even with the same ingredients !
4th March 2023 at 05:54
Made this with Clément Blanc 50% - wonderfully funky, refreshing. Feels appropriate to call this Martinique's answer to an Old Fashioned.
1st July 2022 at 18:55
Funky and grassy Clairin Communal used, what a treat!!
22nd November 2021 at 02:37
Challenging and complex. Don’t skimp on the rhum - I recommend ‘La Favorite.’ Better suited for a scotch tasting than a tiki bar.
Pure agricole funk on the nose. Mild body, finishing with cloying sugar.
Pure agricole funk on the nose. Mild body, finishing with cloying sugar.