Barbados Rum Punch

Transport yourself to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with this classic Barbados Rum Punch recipe—a perfect blend of zesty lime juice, rich dark rum, and a touch of tropical sweetness. Crafted with just a handful of simple ingredients like Angostura bitters, freshly grated nutmeg, and a homemade sugar-water base, this refreshing cocktail is brimming with authentic island flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this punch is perfect for entertaining, offering a vibrant garnish of orange slices and maraschino cherries for a festive, tropical flair. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving an exotic drink, this Barbados Rum Punch is a crowd-pleaser that will transport you straight to paradise.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh lime juice
1 cup Sugar
2 cups Water
1.5 cups Dark rum
5 dashes Angostura bitters
0.25 teaspoons Freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups Ice
4 pieces Orange slices or wedges
4 pieces Maraschino cherries

Directions

Step 1

In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lime juice, sugar, and water. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 2

Add the dark rum to the mixture and stir to combine.

Step 3

Add the Angostura bitters and freshly grated nutmeg to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly.

Step 4

Fill the pitcher with the ice and stir again to chill the punch. Taste the punch and adjust sweetness or lime juice to your liking.

Step 5

To serve, pour the punch into individual glasses filled with ice.

Step 6

Garnish each glass with an orange slice or wedge and a maraschino cherry for a colorful, tropical flair.

Step 7

Enjoy your Barbados Rum Punch responsibly!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1601.1 grams (1601.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1760

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 235.70g	86%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 213.30g
Protein 1.60g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 109mg	8%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 360mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.3%