Autumn Spiced Rum Punch

This punch is just like a Bond girl...delicious and dangerous. See this pitcher? There is more than an entire bottle of rum in it. And you can't tell.

This is based off a recipe I got at B's cousin's wedding. They served the punch and passed out recipe cards along with it. How cute is that? We had it as a precursor to a pre-wedding pub crawl.  And when you start off the night with this much rum, I think it goes without saying that the pub crawl was a good time.

To give this a fall kick, I steeped the simple syrup with spices. If you want a fresher, more summery flavor, skip 'em.

Oh, and since there is so much booze in this, it is important you use the good stuff.  Since you can make this ahead of time, it would be a perfect drink to serve at your boozy Thanksgiving or any other get-together.

Spiced Rum Punch
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
10-12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4-5 allspice berries
1 small chunk nutmeg
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
5 cups good quality amber rum
1 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
2 TB Angostura bitters

To make the simple syrup:  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, allspice berries, and ginger.  Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to ensure all the sugar is dissolved.  Boil for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep until syrup is room temp.

Strain syrup into a pitcher, and stir in rum, lime juice, and bitters.  Refrigerate overnight, or until ready to serve.  Serve over ice with freshly grated nutmeg on top.

Feeling selfish and only want to make enough for one?
1 cup rum, 3 1/2 oz simple syrup, 2 oz lime juice, 2 drops bitters

Melanie, with an action shot.

This punch is just like a Bond girl...delicious and dangerous. See this pitcher? There is more than an entire bottle of rum in it. And you can't tell.

This is based off a recipe I got at B's cousin's wedding. They served the punch and passed out recipe cards along with it. How cute is that? We had it as a precursor to a pre-wedding pub crawl.  And when you start off the night with this much rum, I think it goes without saying that the pub crawl was a good time.

To give this a fall kick, I steeped the simple syrup with spices. If you want a fresher, more summery flavor, skip 'em.

Oh, and since there is so much booze in this, it is important you use the good stuff.  Since you can make this ahead of time, it would be a perfect drink to serve at your boozy Thanksgiving or any other get-together.

Spiced Rum Punch
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
10-12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4-5 allspice berries
1 small chunk nutmeg
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
5 cups good quality amber rum
1 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
2 TB Angostura bitters

To make the simple syrup:  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, allspice berries, and ginger.  Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to ensure all the sugar is dissolved.  Boil for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep until syrup is room temp.

Strain syrup into a pitcher, and stir in rum, lime juice, and bitters.  Refrigerate overnight, or until ready to serve.  Serve over ice with freshly grated nutmeg on top.

Feeling selfish and only want to make enough for one?
1 cup rum, 3 1/2 oz simple syrup, 2 oz lime juice, 2 drops bitters

Melanie, with an action shot.