My Authentic Barbados Rum Punch
My personal recipe for authentic Barbados Rum Punch, straight from the island! Learn the classic rhyme & make the best, easy Caribbean rum punch. Taste the Bajan sunshine!
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger or Measuring Tool
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Cocktail Glass rocks glass or highball works well
Ingredients
- 1 cup 8 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 cups 16 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 cups 24 oz Barbados Rum
- 4 cups 32 oz Water (or water/juice mix)
- Hefty dash about ½ oz Angostura Bitters
- 1 nutmeg for garnish
- ice
- 1 lime
Instructions
Chill Your Glass
- Fill your serving glass with ice to let it chill while you mix the drink.
Measure Your Ingredients (Follow the Rhyme!)
- Add the fresh lime juice (Sour), simple syrup (Sweet), Barbados rum (Strong), water (Weak), and Angostura bitters directly into your cocktail shaker.
Shake it Up!
- Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with fresh ice. Secure the lid tightly. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. You want it well-chilled and slightly diluted – the shaker should feel frosty cold!
Strain and Serve
- Discard the ice from your serving glass. Double strain (using both the shaker’s built-in strainer and a fine mesh strainer) the mixture from the shaker into your chilled glass filled with fresh ice. Double straining catches any small ice chips or lime bits for a smoother drink.
Garnish Like a Pro
- Grate a generous amount of fresh nutmeg over the top – this aroma is signature Bajan! Add a lime wheel or wedge to the rim, and pop in a cherry if you’re feeling festive.