Ti' Punch
Rhum agricole, a coin of lime and cane syrup. Martinique's everyday ritual.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 37% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rhum agricole
- 7.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 7.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime coin (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml rhum agricole into the glass
- Pour 7.5 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Garnish
Tip
Squeeze a small disc of lime peel with flesh over the glass.
About the Ti' Punch
"Petit punch" is the everyday drink of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It is made with rhum agricole, a little sugar and a lime disc. Locals say "chacun prépare sa propre mort", meaning everyone makes their own.
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.
Ti' Punch FAQ
What's in a Ti' Punch?
60 ml rhum agricole, 7.5 ml sugar syrup, 7.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime coin.
How strong is a Ti' Punch?
About 37% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Ti' Punch?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Ti' Punch in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
