Spirits Rum Jamaican Rum Punch Be the first to rate & review! This early drink was described by George J. Kappeler, the author of "Modern American Drinks" in 1895. By Staff Author Published on February 16, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 5 mins 9 Things to Know About the Dark and Stormy History of Rum Ingredients Ice 1 tablespoon sugar Water Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 ounces Jamaican rum 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey Fruit, for garnish (optional) Directions Fill a mixing glass half-full of fine ice, add 1 tablespoon of fine sugar, a little water, the juice of half a lemon, one jigger of Jamaican rum, and one jigger of Irish whiskey; mix well, strain into a fancy bar-glass, trim with fruit, or leave on ice, and serve with straws. Rate it Print