Its got to be cocktail hour somewhere in the world!  Here are a couple of my favorite “Happy Returns” cocktails in Barbados

Rum Punch

“One of Sour, two of Sweet, three of Strong and four of Weak” is a rhyme I am told Barbadians use to mix a rum punch.

1 part freshly squeezed lime juice

2 parts sugar cane syrup

3 parts Barbadian Rum the older the better

4 parts water passion fruit juice or half and half

2-3 dashes bitters  grated nutmeg and a slice of lemon

Make by the glass or the pitcher use ounces or cups for “parts”

Pour the lime juice and sugar cane syrup into a vessel of your choice

Add rum and water (or passion fruit juice) stir again and finish with a few dashes of bitters and grated nutmeg.

Garnish with a lemon and Enjoy!

Rum Mule

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle a 1-2 inch thick round of ginger

Add 2 ounces of Rum (Barbadian) 1 oz fresh lime juice

3/4 ounces of Demerara sugar syrup,

Shake in ice until well chilled.

Double strain (through a fine mesh strainer as well as shakers own strainer)

into a tall glass with fresh ice

Top with about 1oz of ginger beer garnish with lime slice and ginger slice.

 

To sunsets everywhere –   please everyone Keep Safe and Keep Well

 

Look forward to seeing everyone coming back to enjoy Happy Returns and this beautiful Island!