Cocktail
Ti Punch
How to make a Ti Punch - the pure classic of the French Antilles made from rhum agricole, lime and cane sugar syrup. Minimalist, powerful and authentic.
3 minPrep time
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TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Ti Punch is the epitome of Caribbean drinking culture and gets by with just three ingredients: rhum agricole, lime and cane sugar syrup. In the French Antilles, everyone prepares their own Ti Punch to taste - sometimes sweeter, sometimes stronger. A minimalist, characterful drink for lovers of neat spirits.
Instructions
- Put a lime slice with a little peel into a small tumbler.
- Add the cane sugar syrup.
- Press the lime gently to release juice and oils.
- Pour in the rhum agricole.
- Stir briefly and add an ice cube if desired.
Garnish: Lime slice
Pro tip: Traditionally the Ti Punch is mixed with no or only a little ice and to each person's own taste - hence the saying 'chacun prepare sa propre mort', everyone prepares their own death.
Frequently asked questions
What is rhum agricole?
Rhum agricole is distilled in the French Antilles from fresh sugar cane juice and has a noticeably grassier, fresher aroma than rum made from molasses.
Is the Ti Punch served with ice?
Traditionally it is drunk at room temperature or with just a single ice cube, so the characterful rhum does not get watered down too much.
What can I replace the cane sugar syrup with?
Classically sirop de canne is used, but some prefer brown cane sugar dissolved directly in the glass.
Ingredients
- Rhum agricole blanc6 cl
- Cane sugar syrup (sirop de canne)1 cl
- Lime with a little peel1 slice
- Ice cubes (optional)as needed
