The Green Acres Punch is a simple drink to throw together for a party. It is similar to a classically designed rum punch such as the Medford Rum Punch, yet in this instance green tea dilutes the aged rums of Flor de Caña .
The recipe below makes a small batch of punch, just enough to make about three 3-ounce servings so you will need to adjust the proportions according to the number of servings you need. Also, this is intended to be served cold after a day of steeping everything together. However, I like the option of serving it warm and to do so I would store the prepared punch in a large pot overnight and warm it up gently just prior to serving. Do not let the punch or the tea come to a full boil as this can add an unwanted bitterness.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 Punch Bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Flor de Caña 4-year old rum
- 1oz. Flor de Caña 18-year old rum
- 0.75 oz. rich demerara simple syrup
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 6 oz. hot, strong green tea
- 1 mint sprig
Preparation:
- All of the ingredients should be combined and left in a container over night.
- Strain the next day.
- Refrigerate and drink at leisure.
- For party punch service: Pour the punch into a glass and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
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