Rhum Punch

barbquebec · November 15, 2013, 04:29:11 PM

...juice of 2 limes
...simple sugar...bring 1 cup dark brown sugar and 1 cup water to a boil...stir until sugar has dissolved
...2 tbsps grenadine
...2 tsps angostura bitters
...12.5 oz dark rhum
Combine ingredients and store in a cool dark place for 1 month...serve in an 8oz glass over ice and enjoy :)

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Quarlow · November 15, 2013, 04:36:06 PM

Sounds good but what does storing it do for it?

barbquebec · November 15, 2013, 04:48:48 PM

...develops the flavour a lot more,Quarlow...I always have 3 jars on the go... 8)

Quarlow · November 16, 2013, 09:15:53 PM

I think I need to try this....no... I know I need to try this. And please call me "Q".

seb bot · January 03, 2014, 07:00:26 PM

Hey barbquebec, just wanted to mention I made up a batch of this back in November, shared it over Christmas with my dad and sister and it was enjoyed by all!

I tried a little taste just after mixing, and I wasn't too sure about it. After letting everything rest for a good spell the taste really improved, all the flavours kind of combined into one, I will definitely make again.

Thanks for sharing,
seb bot

Dano · January 07, 2014, 09:12:11 AM

No other citrus juices outside of the lime eh? I've had it with OJ added into it and it was fantastic...curious to see how this one stacks up to the punches from the Indies.

oguard · January 07, 2014, 10:46:03 AM

Angostura bitters, where can I find them?

Thanks
Mike

Little Bear Game Farm · January 07, 2014, 12:10:55 PM

Most liquor stores around here sell it. It is what you add to an old fashion when you make it the old fashion way (no mix). I'm wondering if the taste of this somewhat has the old fashion flavor? May need to try this. Thanks!

oguard · January 07, 2014, 12:30:39 PM

Thanks Little Bear.
Mike

Dano · January 08, 2014, 05:42:41 AM

Here the liquor stores don't sell Angostura Bitters, but they do sell other types/brands. If you want the Angostura brand(tastes like Christmas fruitcake and great for Manhattans) I found that Zehrs and Sobeys do carry them. I thought that odd given that bitters is 100 proof but they are readily available at those two grocers here in S.Ontario.

barbquebec · January 14, 2014, 07:47:14 AM

Quote from: seb bot on January 03, 2014, 07:00:26 PM
Hey barbquebec, just wanted to mention I made up a batch of this back in November, shared it over Christmas with my dad and sister and it was enjoyed by all!

I tried a little taste just after mixing, and I wasn't too sure about it. After letting everything rest for a good spell the taste really improved, all the flavours kind of combined into one, I will definitely make again.

Thanks for sharing,
seb bot

Happy to hear it was enjoyed by all seb bot.Cheers! 8)

Quarlow · January 18, 2014, 04:54:23 PM

So here's my crack at this. The players:

The simple syrup.

The lime, Angostura Bitters and Grenadine.

And here comes the party.

Into the fridge for 4 WEEKS, damn I don't think I can wait that long. LOL

Next batch I am going to try using Spiced Rum and maybe lemons instead of Limes.

barbquebec · January 19, 2014, 06:15:22 AM

Quote from: Quarlow on January 18, 2014, 04:54:23 PM
Next batch I am going to try using Spiced Rum and maybe lemons instead of Limes.

...let us know how that turns out...cheers! 8)

iceman · January 19, 2014, 09:45:54 AM

Looks like a winner to me! :P :)

Quarlow · January 19, 2014, 06:14:06 PM

Took a couple spoonfuls of it after mixing and it seem like it was stronger than a shot of rum. Not sure why that would be, maybe the combo of ingredients or something. Had to ask myself why I was waiting a month, lol, It is pretty tasty now. Hope it is ten times better in 4 weeks. I will report if I can type after several large samples. :o