Porch Rum Punch

Name: Porch Rum Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 2 quarts (1.9 L) plus ice; 12 glasses
Ingredients: 2 cups amber or light rum (480 ml); 3 cups pineapple juice (720 ml); 2 cups orange juice (480 ml); 0.75 cup fresh lime juice (180 ml); 0.25 cup grenadine (60 ml); 1 tsp aromatic bitters; orange wheels, grated nutmeg, ice

Rum punch is an old rule in rhyme form: one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak. This version follows that logic, and the result is a bowl that welcomes people into a new home like a porch light. Put out a ladle and go back to talking.

about 2 quarts (1.9 L) plus ice; 12 glassesYield

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What you'll need

2 cups amber or light rum (480 ml)
3 cups pineapple juice (720 ml)
2 cups orange juice (480 ml)
0.75 cup fresh lime juice (180 ml)
0.25 cup grenadine (60 ml)
1 tsp aromatic bitters
orange wheels, grated nutmeg, ice

How to make it

Stir the rum, juices, grenadine and bitters in a punch bowl or dispenser. Chill 1 hour.
Add a large block of ice or an ice ring.
Ladle over ice and finish with nutmeg and an orange wheel.
Glass: Short tumblers. Garnish: An orange wheel and freshly grated nutmeg.

Chef's secrets

Taste after chilling; add lime if it is too sweet.

Nutmeg grated fresh makes the aroma.

Good to know

Make ahead

Mix the day before and add ice on the day.