Captain Kidd's Punch
CLASSIC · DARK RUM

Captain Kidd's Punch

A swashbuckling Caribbean rum sour built on a foundation of dark rum, bright lime, and silky egg white, finished with a dusting of nutmeg for old-world punch bowl charm.

Ingredients
Lime Juice45 ml
Simple Syrup22 ml
Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Glassware
Collins glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Cream · Molasses / dark syrup · Lime · Nutmeg

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Combine 90ml dark rum, 45ml lime juice, 22ml simple syrup, 1 egg white, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters in a shaker without ice.

  2. 2

    Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake hard for a further 10–15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double strain into a chilled Collins glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Dust the surface generously with freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The dry shake before adding ice is essential - it builds a stable, voluminous foam from the egg white without dilution; skipping this step will result in a flat, under-emulsified texture. A reverse dry shake (wet shake first, then dry shake without ice after straining) can produce an even silkier, more stable foam if preferred.

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