Your Next Bahamian Rum Punch Recipe Is From Eleuthera

By: - August 17th, 2016
Rum Punch Recipe

Set upon the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, French Leave Resort overlooks a paradise of pink sand.

The French Leave Resort

The French Leave Resort

To accompany the view, the resort’s restaurant, 1648 Bar & Grille, offers a signature rum punch that’s as laid back as the tropics.

Here’s how to perfectly set the mood for a day in paradise with 1648 Punch.

Combine:

¾ oz. Wray & Nephew Rum

¾ oz. Ricardo Coconut Rum

¾ oz. Plantation Dark Rum

1 oz. Grapefruit Juice

1 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Oleo Saccharum

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Strain into glass and garnish with mint leaves.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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