# Barbados Rum Punch

The old Barbadian rhyme becomes a measured drink of lime, sugar, island rum, water, bitters, and nutmeg over crushed ice.

Strength: 12% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 15 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 30 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md)
- 45 ml [Barbados rum](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/barbados-rum.md)
- 60 ml [Water](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/water.md)
- 1 dash [Angostura bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/angostura-bitters.md)

## Glassware

Rocks glass

## Garnish

- Nutmeg — Freshly grate a light dusting over the drink.
- Lime wedge — Use one small fresh wedge.

## Method

1. Build all the ingredients in a chilled rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
2. Stir until cold and evenly combined, then add more crushed ice to fill.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/barbados-rum-punch
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/barbados-rum-punch-63341d5d.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.mountgayrum.com/cocktail/the-original-rum-punch/