How To Make Jamaican Rum Punch

Yo ho ho and a glass of Jamaican rum punch is an invitation or introductory drink to visitors to the island and a must have at most Jamaican parties. This is also one of the drinks of choice during the Christmas season.

The classic recipe follows the 1-2-3-4 formula that is, “one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak.”

Ingredients:

1 cup lime or lemon juice
2 cups strawberry flavored syrup (or other simple red colored syrup)
3 cups Jamaican white over-proof rum (Appleton)
4 cups water or fruit juice

Method:

Mix everything together in a punch bowl.
Taste and adjust.
Garnish with slices of lime and/or pieces of pineapple.
Place in the refrigerator to chill. Aging improves Rum Punch so we suggest refrigerate and serve after 2 hours.
Serve cold over ice.
Serves: 10-12.

Jamaica, no problem!