Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch

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"In India, we constantly serve sweet lime juice, and sometimes make a salty version too," Padma Lakshmi says. In this variation, Padma adds dark rum, cilantro, and ginger, which gives the drink a little spice. Cocktail Party Recipes

By Padma Lakshmi

Updated on April 28, 2021

Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch — Photo: © John Kernick

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

8 drinks

Ingredients

2 cups ice (plus more for serving)
Lime slices and cilantro leaves (for garnish)
¾ cup fresh lime juice
2 cups dark rum
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
⅔ cup water

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.

Originally appeared: June 2007

Sweet Lime-Ginger Rum Punch

Ingredients

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