Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch
"In India, we constantly serve sweet lime juice, and sometimes make a salty version too," Padma says. In this variation, Padma adds dark rum, cilantro and ginger, which gives the drink a little spice.
Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch
Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch
© John Kernick
Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch
- ACTIVE: 15 MIN
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TOTAL TIME:
30 MIN
- SERVINGS: makes 8 drinks
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
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3/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 cups dark rum
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2 cups ice, plus more for serving
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Lime slices and cilantro leaves, for garnish
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Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and ginger to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup into a large pitcher, pressing hard on the ginger. Let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the lime juice, rum and the 2 cups of ice. Strain into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and cilantro.
Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch
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