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.