Ingredients
- 1 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Ice cubes
Directions
- In a large pitcher, combine the white and dark rums, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and sugar (optional). Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the rum punch over them.
- Garnish with pineapple and orange slices, if desired.
Interesting Facts
- Rum Punch has been a staple in Caribbean culture for centuries.
- Most Caribbean Rum Punch recipes contain five ingredients: rum, citrus, sugar, water, and spices.
- The origins of the name "Rum Punch" are unclear, but some think it is a reference to the "punch" of flavor in the drink.