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Colonial Starfruit Punch
By: Easel_19
Beverage Type(s)
- Cocktail
Recommended Occasion
Vintage dinner parties or tiki-style gatherings
Flavor Profile
tropicalcitrusylightly spicedcrispcaramel
Description
A historic punch-inspired cocktail that pairs tart starfruit with aged rum, lime, and demerara richness. Crisp, aromatic, and lightly spiced, it feels both old-world and tropical.
Ingredients
- Starfruit - 4 fl oz
- Aged rum - 2 fl oz
- Fresh lime juice - 0.75 fl oz
- Demerara syrup - 1 tbsp
- Angostura bitters - 2 dashes
- Grated nutmeg - 1 pinch
- Starfruit slice - 1 slice
Preparation Instructions
- Muddle starfruit pieces gently in a shaker.
- Add aged rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Dust with grated nutmeg.
- Garnish with a starfruit slice and serve immediately.
Equipment required: shaker, muddler, strainer, fine mesh sieve, coupe glass
Dietary Goals
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
Additional Information
- For a more historic punch-house feel, serve over a large cube in a small rocks glass instead of up.
- If the starfruit is very tart, increase the demerara syrup to 0.75 oz.
- Use only ripe yellow starfruit for the best aroma and balanced acidity.