Ti' Punch
Martinique's national cocktail—a bold, spirit-forward drink of rhum agricole, lime, and cane syrup that showcases the pure essence of sugarcane.
- 2 ozrhum agricole
- ¼ ozcane syrup(or 1 tsp raw cane sugar)
- ½ ozfresh lime juice(from a lime disc)
- Lime coingarnish
- 1Cut a small disc (about 1 inch) from a fresh lime, including some flesh.
- 2Place cane syrup or raw sugar in a rocks glass.
- 3Squeeze the lime disc over the sugar and drop it into the glass.
- 4Add rhum agricole.
- 5Stir briefly to combine.
- 6Serve without ice (traditional) or add a few ice cubes if preferred.
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The Ti' Punch (Creole for "petit punch" or "small punch") is the national cocktail of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Unlike rum punches lengthened with juice, this drink celebrates the pure flavor of rhum agricole with minimal dilution. Traditionally served without ice, each person customizes their own to taste—a ritual known as "chacun prépare sa propre mort" (each prepares their own death).
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