Thieves' Punch

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• Ice
• 16 ounces cachaca
• 5 ounces ruby or tawny port
• 10 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
• 5 ounces simple syrup (see NOTE)
• 20 dashes Angostura bitters

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from washingtonpost.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Fill 8 old-fashioned or rocks glasses with ice. Combine the cachaca, port, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters in a pitcher. Add ice, then stir. Strain into the old-fashioned or rocks glasses.

NOTE: To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a slow rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof container and let cool to room temperature.

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