{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Liliko'i Rum Punch Medley","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1726330319079-liliko-i-rum-punch-medley","cid":"bafkreigvmaxgkfgcerapg52doev4qicxodv64hgplti745mtepykqoflmm","renderKey":"bafkreigvmaxgkfgcerapg52doev4qicxodv64hgplti745mtepykqoflmm@2024-09-14T09:11:00Z@2026-07-29T21:06:20Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1726330319079-liliko-i-rum-punch-medley","publishedAt":"2024-09-14T09:11:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:06:20Z","tags":["cocktails","rum-punch","tropical","passionfruit","pineapple","meyer-lemon","spirits","recipe"],"description":"A tropical rum punch blending pineapple, passion fruit and three rums with homemade pineapple rose syrup.","readingMinutes":2,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 drinks\"\ntime: \"10 min\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: fresh-pineapple, item: \"Fresh pineapple\", amount: \"½ cup\", note: \"Muddled with Meyer lemon\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: meyer-lemon, item: \"Meyer lemon\", amount: \"1\", note: \"Divided, juice and segments used\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: fresh-lime-juice, item: \"Fresh lime juice\", amount: \"½ lime\", note: \"Juice used\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: meyer-lemon-2, item: \"Meyer lemon\", amount: \"½\", note: \"Juice and segments used\", group: \"Pineapple Rose Syrup\" }\n  - { id: honey-or-sugar, item: \"Honey (or sugar)\", amount: \"¼ cup\", note: \"Adjust to taste\", group: \"Pineapple Rose Syrup\" }\n  - { id: water, item: \"Water\", amount: \"1 cup\", group: \"Pineapple Rose Syrup\" }\n  - { id: rose-tea, item: \"Rose tea\", amount: \"2-3 tea bags\", note: \"Brewed directly in the syrup\", group: \"Pineapple Rose Syrup\" }\n  - { id: passion-fruits, item: \"Passion fruits\", amount: \"2\", note: \"Pulp scooped out\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: grenadine, item: \"Grenadine\", amount: \"1 capful\", note: \"Adjust to taste\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: light-rum, item: \"Light rum\", amount: \"1 oz\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: dark-rum, item: \"Dark rum\", amount: \"1 oz\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: spiced-rum, item: \"Spiced rum\", amount: \"1 oz\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: apricot-brandy, item: \"Apricot brandy\", amount: \"1 oz\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: aperol, item: \"Aperol\", amount: \"1 capful\", note: \"Optional\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: bitters, item: \"Bitters\", amount: \"Dash\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: balsamic-vinegar, item: \"Balsamic vinegar\", amount: \"Dash\", note: \"High-quality, aged\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: frozen-cantaloupe, item: \"Frozen cantaloupe\", amount: \"½ cup\", note: \"Used in place of ice for shaking\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: ice, item: \"Ice\", amount: \"As needed\", note: \"Serve over ice in chilled glasses\", group: \"Rum Punch\" }\n  - { id: fresh-pineapple-cubes, item: \"Fresh pineapple cubes\", amount: \"½ cup\", note: \"Muddled\", group: \"Pineapple Rose Syrup\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [fresh-pineapple, meyer-lemon, fresh-lime-juice, meyer-lemon-2, honey-or-sugar, water]\n    do: \"muddle 1/2 cup fresh\"\n    for: \"30 s\"\n    detail: \"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.\"\n    phase: \"To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, rose-tea]\n    do: \"add 2-3 rose tea bags\"\n    for: \"5 min\"\n    detail: \"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.\"\n    phase: \"To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2, passion-fruits, grenadine, light-rum, dark-rum, spiced-rum, apricot-brandy, aperol]\n    do: \"muddle the remaining\"\n    for: \"30 s\"\n    detail: \"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).\"\n    phase: \"To make the Rum Punch\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3, bitters, balsamic-vinegar, frozen-cantaloupe, ice]\n    do: \"add a dash of bitters\"\n    detail: \"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.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Rum Punch\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4, fresh-pineapple-cubes]\n    do: \"mix the chilled punch\"\n    detail: \"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).\"\n    phase: \"To assemble\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5]\n    do: \"garnish with a pineapple\"\n    detail: \"Garnish with a pineapple slice or citrus wedge if desired.\"\n    phase: \"To assemble\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Halekulani","href":"/recipes/1710564673473-halekulani","section":"recipes","description":"A citrus-forward bourbon cocktail combining lime, orange, and pineapple juices with simple syrup, grenadine and bitters.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T21:51:00Z"},{"title":"Honey Liliko‘i Foam","href":"/recipes/1726330512509-honey-liliko-i-foam","section":"recipes","description":"Smooth passionfruit foam made by blending honey, purée, syrup, egg white and water, then charged in a siphon with N2O.","publishedAt":"2024-09-14T09:15:00Z"},{"title":"Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour","href":"/recipes/1710045021303-pineapple-bourbon-honey-sour","section":"recipes","description":"Bourbon, pineapple, lemon, and honey dry-shaken with egg white, served over ice with bitters and edible flowers.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T20:30:00Z"},{"title":"Bermuda Hundred","href":"/recipes/1709064533452-bermuda-hundred","section":"recipes","description":"A tropical cocktail mixing gin, Campari, orgeat, lime and pineapple juice. 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