Rum Punch
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 3.00 fl oz Chilled water
Directions
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Fill shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Fill Collins glass with crushed ice
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Fine strain mixture into glass
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Garnish with orange slice and cherry on stick as a sail
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandfather's Old Fashioned—it's a rum-fueled Caribbean vacation in a glass that borrows the soul of a classic but cranks up the tropical intensity.
The Caribbean Old Fashioned Sling brings together the funky, high-octane punch of Wray & Nephew overproof rum with bright lime juice, sugar cane syrup, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters, all shaken and served over crushed ice in a tall Collins glass. The result tastes like sunshine with an edge: sweet and citrusy up front, followed by the distinctive hogo funk of Jamaican rum and a warming, spicy finish from the bitters. It's refreshing but strong enough to remind you that vacation calories don't count. This drink shines at backyard barbecues, beach parties, or any time you want to transport yourself somewhere warm without buying a plane ticket. The shake-and-strain method over crushed ice makes it surprisingly easy to pull off at home, requiring no fancy techniques beyond a good shake. Pair it with jerk chicken, grilled shrimp skewers, or spicy tacos—anything with bold, charred flavors that can stand up to that overproof rum. The traditional sail garnish of orange and cherry adds a playful, tiki-bar touch that makes every sip feel like a small celebration.
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