Liliko'i Rum Punch Medley
2 min read
Serves
| Rum Punch½ cupFresh pineappleMuddled with Meyer lemon | muddle 1/2 cup fresh30 s | add 2-3 rose tea bags5 min | muddle the remaining30 s | add a dash of bitters | mix the chilled punch | garnish with a pineapple |
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| 1Meyer lemonDivided, juice and segments used | ||||||
| ½ limeFresh lime juiceJuice used | ||||||
| Pineapple Rose Syrup½Meyer lemonJuice and segments used | ||||||
| ¼ cupHoney (or sugar)Adjust to taste | ||||||
| 1 cupWater | ||||||
| 2-3 tea bagsRose teaBrewed directly in the syrup | ||||||
| Rum Punch2Passion fruitsPulp scooped out | ||||||
| 1 capfulGrenadineAdjust to taste | ||||||
| 1 ozLight rum | ||||||
| 1 ozDark rum | ||||||
| 1 ozSpiced rum | ||||||
| 1 ozApricot brandy | ||||||
| 1 capfulAperolOptional | ||||||
| DashBitters | ||||||
| DashBalsamic vinegarHigh-quality, aged | ||||||
| ½ cupFrozen cantaloupeUsed in place of ice for shaking | ||||||
| As neededIceServe over ice in chilled glasses | ||||||
| Pineapple Rose Syrup½ cupFresh pineapple cubesMuddled | ||||||
Method
To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup
- 30 smuddle 1/2 cup fresh 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.
- 5 minadd 2-3 rose tea bags 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
- 30 smuddle the remaining 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.