Citrus-Spiced Rum Punch
A bright and lively Caribbean-inspired rum punch with fresh citrus and warming spices, perfect for summer gatherings. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark 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 185 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
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 3/4 oz spiced simple syrup (cinnamon and clove infused)
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then add 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 3/4 oz spiced simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel placed on the rim of the glass.
