One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak. Well that’s the general formula for rum punch and this applies on Barbados as well. For Bajun Rum Punch, which is ubiquitous on Barbados, you use Barbados rum, of course. In addition, fresh nutmeg is grated on the finished punch as garnish. Sometimes nutmeg is also mixed in with the drink.
| 2¼ oz | 67.5 ml | Barbados rum (strong), e.g., Mount Gay Eclipse, 43% ABV, or Old Brigand, 43% ABV |
| ¾ oz | 22.5 ml | Fresh lime juice (sour) |
| 1½ oz | 45 ml | Simple syrup (sweet) |
| 3 oz | 90 ml | Still mineral water (weak) |
| 2 dashes | Angostura Bitters | |
| Nutmeg |
Shake ingredients with ice and pour contents and ice unstrained into a Collins glass. Grate a little nutmeg onto the finished punch as garnish.