Hemingway Punch

J and I honeymooned at a place called Jumby Bay and when you arrived on the island, you were greeted with their signature cocktail – Rum Punch.  I proceeded to indulge in them for the next week and still mourn the fact I can’t find something similar stateside… but this drink (with its freshly ground nutmeg and brown sugar syrup) is pretty close to hitting the spot. 

Hemingway Punch

• 3 oz rum
• 1/2 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1.5 oz Brown Sugar Syrup (recipe below)
• Freshly grated nutmeg

1. Combine rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice and brown sugar syrup in an ice filled cocktail shaker.
2. Shake and strain into 2 ice filled glasses.
3. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a slice of lime.

* I quadrupled this recipe and made it a pitcher drink – perfect for guests to serve themselves!

Brown Sugar Syrup 

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Reduce to a simmer and stir until the brown sugar is dissolved
3. Let cool and store in a fridge up to a month.

Bottom’s up!