Ti Punch Recipe

"Traditionally in Martinique, people drink rhum agricole in the national drink - a cocktail called Ti Punch (translation: small punch). This is a very simple mix of rhum agricole, lime, and sugar with no ice. In this recipe, we use Clément Blanc Rhum Agricole which is produced in Martinique."

- Georgi Radev, Drinks Distilled Spirits Guide

What you need 

• Clément Blanc Rhum Agricole
• Lime juice
• Sugar syrup
• Ice cubes
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Rocks glass
• Garnish: lime wedge

Method 

1. Add 50ml rum, 20ml lime juice and 20ml sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice cubes and shake.
   
   
2. Strain into a Rocks glass over cubed ice. 
   
   
3. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim. 

For a romantic serve

Making a Ti Punch for a romantic occasion? Add this hibiscus and mint syrup by @thecocktailsnob_ to your mix. 

Ingredients:

• 2 hibiscus tea bags
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Method

1. Pour boiling water over the tea bags in a mug
2. Let steep for 10 minutes
3. Remove tea bags and add tea to a small sauce pan on medium heat
4. Add sugar and mint to the pan stirring to combine
5. Bring to a boil
6. Turn down heat and let simmer for 5 minutes
7. Remove from heat and let cool
8. Strain into a container