Punch comes from the Indian word "panch" which means five. The five refers to the fiver ingredients of sour, sweet, strong, weak and spice. The poem for rum punch goes: One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak, a dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, serves well chilled with plenty of ice. 

You will need the following ingredients:

1 measure of lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 measures of sugar syrup - see method
3 measures of dark Caribbean rum, the older, the better
4 measures of water 
Dash of Angostura Bitters and freshly grated nutmeg

Place two measures of sugar in a saucepan with a little water and cook until the sugar has dissolved and add to the juice. 

Add the rum and water. A good quality passion fruit juice can be used instead of water but reduce the syrup slightly. 

Serve with plenty of ice, a dash of bitters and a grating of nutmeg.

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Visitor Comments:

By: Linda from the Florida
Truly the greatest "beverage" of Barbados. There is really no way to explain this great drink, other than sipping one at the poolside, with friends and family.
Date: Nov 8, 2007