Rum Punch
A Caribbean-style rum punch built in the glass. Fruity, spiced and crowd-friendly.
Built in glass · Highball · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Dark rum
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 30 ml Pineapple juice
- 5 ml Grenadine
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml dark rum into the glass
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the glass
- Pour 30 ml pineapple juice into the glass
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Garnish
Tip
It scales up beautifully in a jug.
About the Rum Punch
The punch family. Punch is the ancestor of the cocktail. British sailors and East India Company traders were drinking it by the early 1600s, mixing spirit, citrus, sugar, water and spice in big bowls. The name is often traced to a Hindi word for "five", after its five ingredients, though this is debated.
Rum Punch FAQ
What's in a Rum Punch?
45 ml dark rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 30 ml orange juice, 30 ml pineapple juice, 5 ml grenadine, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with orange slice and grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Rum Punch?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Rum Punch?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Rum Punch in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
