This fashionable refreshment, Jamaican Rum Punch Mocktail is the perfect alcohol-free version of a true party staple. Boasting of height notes of citrus, tropical, and spices, this mocktail is a must have drink for the warmer days ahead. Super easy to make, all organic ingredients, and can be spruced up with actual rum for any special occasion.
This Jamaican Rum Punch Mocktail is an authentic version of a true Jamaican staple that is served during most parties and events. While it’s traditional counterpart comes infused in rum and highly notes of fruity flavors, this mocktail is completely alcohol-free and marries both fruity and citrusy flavors together so well. Absolutely refreshing!
Lately, I’ve been loving the fact that many of you have been enjoying my Jamaican inspired recipes, which has truly been fun. For one, these Spicy Jamaican Beef Patties and Vegan Jamaican Power Bowl are my top faves that you’ve clearly been loving too. Of course, I have a ton of other Jamaican recipes on the site and you can simply search through our recipe index for more ideas.
Making these rum punch mocktails is a simple matter of creating a simple strawberry syrup and pairing it with citrus and tropical flavors for a deep flavor profile. You’ll need a medium saucepan, a pitcher or bowl and long spoon for stirring everything together with in addition to a few simple ingredients.
Here’s what to get out to start making these Jamaican rum punch mocktails:
If you decide to make these mocktails more on the traditional side with actual rum, then purchasing the Wray & Nephew branded rum is imperative. This creates the authentic formula for any Jamaican rum punch.
Wray & Nephew is an award-winning high strength white rum that is a major staple in the Jamaican culture. I remember seeing my parents and family members only consume this type of rum so it’s been around for a LONG time.
I’ve always made any Jamaican inspired dish or drink with the typical trio ingredients that are a must: allspice (a.k.a. pimento), ginger, and garlic, depending on the dish.
For this Rum punch mocktail, I chose to focus on ginger, but to add extra flavor and more authenticity, feel free to add pimento seeds (or ground allspice if preferred) along with a few pinches of cinnamon.
The spices will surely create a greater highlight of flavor with this drink. Besides, it’s always best to let the drink sit for a few hours in the refrigerator before serving so that everything takes some time to infuse and marry together.
If you have a jar of homemade simple strawberry syrup in your fridge (from a large batch), there are dozens of delicious and easy ways to use it. Here are some of my favorite ideas:
You can store leftover punch in a tightly sealed pitcher (using plastic wrap) or mason jar and refrigerated for up to 1 week. Stir when ready to serve again.
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