Jasper's Rum Punch
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a highball glass. 2. Add the overproof white rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. 3. Fill the glass about two-thirds with crushed ice and churn thoroughly with a bar spoon. 4. Top with more crushed ice and churn once again. 5. Garnish with lime, a cocktail cherry, and mint.
Description:
Jasper's Rum Punch is associated with Jasper Le Franc of the Bay Roc Hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The recipe was preserved through cocktail researchers including Ted Haigh and Stephen Remsberg. It is a strong Jamaican punch with vivid acidity and warm spice. Nutmeg is mixed into the drink rather than used only as a garnish, so it makes a real contribution to the flavor.