Get the Party Started Rum Punch
The Caribbean is loaded with a range of enticing rum punch recipes and this version from Trinidad is guaranteed to get you in the mood for a traditional Sunday lunch, lime at the beach or party no matter what occasion.
What is in rum punch
Trinidadian punch is a staple amongst locals with many variations spreading from town to town – however – 3 things are guaranteed with this drink – it is always – strong with rum – sour with lime – and balanced well with just the right amount of sugar.
Angostura rum punch recipe
Made with quite a few dashes of Angostura bitters, a concentrated alcoholic bitter made with herbs and spices and produced by House of Angostura in Trinidad which gives it its unique taste.
How to drink rum punch
Anytime is a good time for rum punch, just make sure you have plenty of ice to keep it nice and chilled. When serving rum punch along with a meal, nothing pairs more perfectly than traditional Trinidad Stewed Chicken and coleslaw, Recipe here
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Trinidad rum punch recipe
PrintTrinidad Rum Punch
Get the party started with the delicious rum and lime punch
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 litre 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 250g raw sugar
- 125ml water
- 1 tbsp Angostura bitters
- 500ml good dark rum
- 250ml fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Using a small saucepan, dissolve water and sugar over medium heat, slowly stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, combine rum, lime juice, bitters, and sugar syrup.
- To serve: Option one: Fill a pitcher or punch bowl with ice and pour over rum punch. Option 2: Fill individual glasses with ice and pour over rum punch. The punch tastes best when it’s had a few minutes to chill over the ice and dilute a little.
