Rhum punch

                                                                               Receta en Español

We cannot talk about Barbados without tasting one of its cocktails; Rhum punch.

The word punch comes from the indien word 'panch' that means five, it refers to the five ingredients of this drink: 

Sour,sweet,strong,weak and spicy.

In Barbados there is a poem that describes the recipe of this typical caribbean drink:

One of sour,                                                

two of sweet,                                               

three of strong                                             

and four of weak,                                 

a dash of bitters                                         

and a sprinkle of spice,                              

serves well chilled                                      

with plenty of ice.                                     

Ingredients:

•   Lime juice.
•   Brown sugar.
•   Rhum.
•   Water.
•   Ice cubes.
•   A splash of Angostura Bitters (aromatic version).
•   freshly grated nutmeg.

Method:

1-  We make a syrup , mix 50 grams brown sugar and 75 ml of water, bring to a boil until the sugar is well dissolved, (30 minutes) .

2-  Use a shaker to make this cocktail. Put inside some ice cubes, Echamos en la coctelera varios cubitos de hielo para tenerla bien now we add to the shake:

       1 measure of lime juice.

     2 measures of syrup.
     3 measures of rhum.
     4 measures of water.
     1 or 3 drops of Angostura Bitters.

3-  Close the shaker and shake for some minutes.

4-  Put two ice cubes into each cup and fill with the drink, now grate nutmeg over the cup.

  

My comments to the Recipe:

Angostura Bitters es a typical product for cocktails, it has a high alcohol content (44,7%), you should use only a few drops that provide a special taste.

This cocktail has a  wonderful taste , the mixture of the ingredients is perfect, it is not sweet, not acid, not bitter...it is perfect.

Where you can buy the ingredients:

It is difficult to find a place where you can buy Angostura Bitters in Madrid, at the end, I boght it on this web site http://www.comprar-ginebra.com/.




Barbados

Mint Lemonade

In Saudi Arabia it is not allowed to drink alcohol, therefore , the most famous drink is lemonade , keep in mind that the quality of the lemons in this land is excellent,  (in Spain we can not complain about the quality of ours).  It is a very refreshing drink ,especially in summer , but you can enjoy it all  year long.

Ingredients (1.5 – 2 liters of lemonade)

• 5 large lemons.• 1 liter of water .• 100 g of sugar .• 2 grams of fresh mint leaves. 

Method:

1.  Squeeze lemons.2.  Put the the squeezed lemons (and its pulp if desired) into a jug , be careful not to add any seed.
     Add sugar and mint too.3.  With a mixer mix all ingredients ( mint leaves will stay in small pieces ) .4.  Put the jug into the fridge to cool it, drink it cold!.

My comments to the recipe :It's an easy recipe and you achieve a great result.
 I was afraid to add the mint, because the bunch I bought was very smelly and I thought the lemonade  would only have the taste of mint ... on the contrary, the combination is perfect, I encourage you to try it!
Where to buy the ingredients :
I found fresh mint in one of the shops located in the Street Antonio Calvo , near Madrid's mosque .If you live in a different area and know where to buy mint , leave a comment indicating the place,this way, other readers in your area , city or country will know where to buy it.

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