Citrus-Spiced Caribbean Punch
A vibrant tropical cocktail blending bright citrus flavors with warm spices for a refreshing yet complex sip. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz spiced simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish cinnamon stick
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.75 oz spiced simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top the drink with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a cinnamon stick placed vertically inside the glass and a lime wheel rested on the rim.
