Okay, so the title is a bit misleading, but it's really a good drink. I made some traditional Jamaican Rum Punch for my friend's party, and he happened to be cracking open a watermelon when I brought the punch through the door. My hubby recalled a time that we blended ice and watermelon for cocktails in the past, but I didn't like the foamy pulp layer that floated to the top. So, we decided to slice watermelon and drop it into the drinks as a garnish (to eat at the end of the drink because it will soak up the liquid).
Be mindful that I'm giving you gems from my Jamaican father...this punch is a hit at every party, and it sneaks up on you. So, please do be responsible, and never operate a vehicle on this stuff!
Here's the recipe:
1 Cup of Sour
2 Cups of Sweet
3 Cups of Strong
4 Cups of Weak
Essentials: grenadine, allspice/cloves, ginger
Here's the translation, if you don't speak Jamaican (lol/dwl/boal):
1 Cup of Lime or Lemon juice (sour)
2 Cups of Sugar (sweet)
3 Cups of Wray and Nephew's Over proof Rum (key ingredient- the strong)
4 Cups of water (weak)
Grenadine for color and/or flavor (you could also add a packet of red Koolaid, but grenadine is better)
I like the brand below:
ginger
allspice or cloves (below are pics):
allspice
cloves
Oh, and don't forget the watermelon! If you want to leave it out, that's fine. As I said, the title is misleading as I only sliced watermelon sticks and added it to the punch. I often make this drink without the watermelon.
Just dump everything into a large pitcher and shake it up. I cut the ginger in chunks and push it through the opening (because I often use an old water jug or something). I also put the cloves or allspice directly into the container, and when I make the drinks, I pour it through a strainer or I just let the ginger and cloves and allspice seeds into my cup (because it's that good!). However, it always tastes better the next day after all of the flavors have marinated.
Just dump everything into a large pitcher and shake it up. I cut the ginger in chunks and push it through the opening (because I often use an old water jug or something). I also put the cloves or allspice directly into the container, and when I make the drinks, I pour it through a strainer or I just let the ginger and cloves and allspice seeds into my cup (because it's that good!). However, it always tastes better the next day after all of the flavors have marinated.
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