Bajan Rum Punch
Barbados' national drink following the classic 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' formula.
- 12 ozwhite rum(Barbadian preferred)
- 4 ozfresh lime juice
- 8 ozsimple syrup
- 16 ozwater
- 8 dashesangostura bitters
- grated nutmeg
- 1Combine rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and water in punch bowl.
- 2Add bitters and stir thoroughly.
- 3Add large block of ice.
- 4Grate fresh nutmeg generously over surface.
- 5Ladle into ice-filled punch cups.
- 6Top each serving with additional nutmeg.
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The Barbadian saying 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' encodes this punch's perfect proportions. With rum production on Barbados dating to the 1640s, this formula has been passed down for centuries. The final touch of grated nutmeg is essential.
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