West Indian Punch is a Caribbean-style rum cocktail combining dark rum, crème de banana, fresh citrus juices, and warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. It's a large-batch drink ideal for entertaining.
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Dissolve sugar and spices in 6 oz.
carbonated water.
Pour into large punchbowl over block of ice, and add other ingredients.
Stir and decorate with sliced bananas.
Transfer cooled punch to glass bottles or pitchers; refrigerate up to 3 days. Re-stir before serving, as spices may settle.
Yes. Mix all ingredients except ice up to 24 hours ahead. Chill and stir well before serving over ice.
Dark or aged rum works well; Old Mr. Boston is traditional, but any quality dark rum suits the Caribbean flavor profile.
This batch yields approximately 12–16 servings (4–5 oz each) depending on dilution with ice and water.
Yes. Substitute half the rum volume with additional fruit juice or coconut water to lower ABV while keeping flavor.
The powdered spices and grated spices will settle; strain through cheesecloth if you prefer a clearer punch.
