Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
Rum Punch
| Ingredient | Amount / Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh pineapple | 1/2 cup | Muddled with Meyer lemon |
| Meyer lemon | 1 | Divided, juice and segments used |
| Passion fruits | 2 | Pulp scooped out |
| Fresh lime juice | 1/2 lime | Juice used |
| Grenadine | 1 capful | Adjust to taste |
| Light rum | 1 oz | |
| Dark rum | 1 oz | |
| Spiced rum | 1 oz | |
| Apricot brandy | 1 oz | |
| Aperol | 1 capful | Optional |
| Bitters | Dash | |
| Balsamic vinegar | Dash | High-quality, aged |
| Frozen cantaloupe | 1/2 cup | Used in place of ice for shaking |
| Ice | As needed | Serve over ice in chilled glasses |
Pineapple Rose Syrup
| Ingredient | Amount / Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh pineapple cubes | 1/2 cup | Muddled |
| Meyer lemon | 1/2 | Juice and segments used |
| Honey (or sugar) | 1/4 cup | Adjust to taste |
| Water | 1 cup | |
| Rose tea | 2-3 tea bags | Brewed directly in the syrup |
Steps
To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, muddle 1/2 cup fresh pineapple with the juice and segments from half a Meyer lemon.
- Add 1/4 cup honey (or sugar) and 1 cup water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Once simmering, add 2-3 rose tea bags directly to the saucepan and let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, continue simmering for another 5 minutes, then strain the syrup to remove the pineapple solids. Set aside to cool.
To make the Rum Punch:
- In a shaker, muddle the remaining fresh pineapple with the pulp of 2 passion fruits, the juice of the other half of the Meyer lemon, and the juice from half a lime.
- Add a capful of grenadine, light rum, dark rum, spiced rum, apricot brandy, and a capful of Aperol (if using).
- Add a dash of bitters and a dash of balsamic vinegar for added depth.
- Instead of ice, add 1/2 cup of frozen cantaloupe to the shaker and shake vigorously to chill the drink.
To assemble:
- Mix the chilled punch with the prepared Pineapple Rose Syrup.
- Strain the mixture into two chilled glasses half-filled with ice (or ideally, a large ice cube for slower dilution).
- Garnish with a pineapple slice or citrus wedge if desired.