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Rum Punch

The Caribbean classic built on the old rhyme: one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak. Lime, syrup, dark rum and tropical juice with a dusting of nutmeg.

Time
3 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Shaken
Glass
Rocks glass

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish: Grated nutmeg, Orange slice (1 slice)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Shake all ingredients with ice (or stir a batch in a pitcher).

  2. 2

    Strain into an ice-filled glass.

  3. 3

    Grate a little nutmeg over the top.

Swap it: Use all pineapple juice for a pineapple rum punch.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • Cocktail shakerChills, mixes and dilutes shaken drinks in about 12 seconds. A two-piece Boston shaker is the bartender standard.
  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Hawthorne strainerThe spring-edged strainer that holds back ice when you pour from a shaker.
  • Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

  • Rocks glassShort and sturdy — for spirit-forward drinks and sours over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.

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