Yo, ho, ho! Celebrate Rum Day with this classic rum punch recipe

Want an excuse to drink a cocktail (or two)? Then you'll be eager to celebrate National Rum Day this Sunday...
14 August 2015

It’s National Rum Day on Sunday, August 16, and what better way to celebrate the sunshine spirit than to make an authentic Jamaican reggae rum punch at home?

We've teamed up with Mixologist Rob Worsley from Wray & Nephew in anticipation of the rum-soaked day to bring you this easy to follow tutorial, to help you try your hand at making the Jamaican favourite at home. But only if you're old enough.

So if you fancy sipping on a fruity pirate's punch this weekend, put on some reggae tunes, place a pitcher on ice and watch as Rob guides you through the process.

Core Ingredients:

Lime juice

Grenadine syrup

Wray and Nephew Overproof Rum

Orange juice

Pineapple juice

Angostura bitter

Per one serve:

20ml Lime juice

15ml Grenadine syrup

25ml Wray and Nephew Overproof Rum

50ml Orange juice

50ml Pineapple juice

1 dash Angostura Bitter

Straw and lime wedge for garnish

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