VIDEO: How to Make the “Boricua” Cocktail at the W Vieques

By: - December 2nd, 2015

Sure, you’ve had rum punch. But why not have one with a little extra passion?

We traveled to the W Vieques Retreat and Spa to find out how to make the property’s signature “Boricua” cocktail, a rum punch with a passionfruit twist.

Watch the video to learn how to make it yourself.

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