Caribean Rum Punch

By Hortond

'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' Any fruit juice can be used. Serve chilled over ice, with fruit garnishes and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg."

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lime juice (approx. 6 limes)
• 2 cups simple syrup (You can make simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Simple syrup and bitters can also be purchased rather inexpensively at the liquor store.)
• 3 cups amber rum or coconut rum
• 4 cups orange juice
• 4 dashes bitters
• freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

In a pitcher, combine lime juice, simple syrup, rum and orange juice.

Add a few dashes of bitters and some grated nutmeg to taste.

Serve chilled over ice.