Ti’ Punch

The national cocktail of Martinique uses just three ingredients, including rhum agricole, a style of rum that was first distilled in the French Caribbean islands using fresh sugarcane juice.

Ti’ Punch
 
Makes 1 Serving
Ingredients
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon cane syrup
  • 2 ounces rhum agricole
  • Garnish: lime peel
Instructions
  1. Cut ends off lime. Cut lime into quarters; cut each lime quarter in half.
  2. In an old-fashioned glass, muddle cane syrup and 1 lime wedge until juice is released and lime is very fragrant, about 15 times.
  3. Add a large cocktail ice cube to glass, and add rhum agricole. Stir vigorously until well combined and mixture is very cold, about 30 seconds. Garnish with lime peel, if desired.