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    June 10, 2021

    Hibiscus Bacardi Rum Punch 

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    This easy hibiscus Bacardi rum punch is sweet, slightly tart, and full of flavor. My hibiscus Bacardi rum punch is perfect for Juneteenth and any other celebrations.

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    Key Ingredients

    To make this delicious hibiscus rum punch, you will need the following key ingredients:

    Dried Hibiscus

    Hibiscus is a sour and tangy flavor similar to cranberry juice.

    White Rum

    White rum is made from sugar cane, molasses, and water. It doesn't have the warm spices or caramel color added to it like spiced rum.

    Orange Juice

    Orange juice provide a sweet citrus tang to the punch.

    Pineapple Juice

    Pineapple juice provides the tartness floral flavor which cuts through the sweetness of the hibiscus syrup and orange juice.

    Red Grenadine

    Red grenadine doesn't have a particular flavor but is used for heightening the red color of the punch. It's used traditionally in rum punch recipes.

    Hibiscus Bacardi Rum Punch 

    How do you make Hibiscus (Jamaica) rum punch?

    Making a hibiscus (Jamaica) Bacardi rum punch is very simple. All you need is a few ingredients. 

    To make hibiscus (Jamaica) rum punch: First, you have to make a hibiscus simple syrup. Then combine hibiscus simple syrup, Bacardi rum, and equal parts orange juice and pineapple juice. Serve over ice with a splash of red grenadine. 

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    Hibiscus Bacardi Rum Punch 

    Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about hibiscus rum punch:

    What is hibiscus?

    Hibiscus is a flower with red petals dried and used for various reasons, from making tea to helping lower blood pressure. Hibiscus flowers come in several colors of red, pink, purple, yellow, and orange. The most common dried and sold in grocery stores are red.

    Are hibiscus and Jamaica the same?

    Are hibiscus and Jamaica the same? Yes. Jamaica is the Spanish name for hibiscus. You will also see them referred to as sorrel, or Jamaican sorrel.

    How to make Hibiscus (Jamaica) Tea?

    To make hibiscus tea, you need to steep the dried leaves. I like to make a hibiscus simple syrup first. For 1 cup of hibiscus simple syrup: You’ll need 1 cup dried hibiscus leaves, 1 cup water, and ¾ cups sugar. Turn on the heat to medium in a medium pot add the hibiscus leaves, water, and sugar together. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes. 

    What does hibiscus (Jamaica) taste like?

    Hibiscus (Jamaica) has a similar sweet and tart flavor to cranberry juice. Unlike cranberry juice, if you want to reduce the tartness, you can add more sugar to balance it out. 

    Where can you buy hibiscus (Jamaica)?

    You can purchase hibiscus near you by going to your local Latin grocery store. You can find it in the produce section; sometimes, it’s available to buy by the pound or pre-packaged in 2 lbs. bags. 

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    Can you make it ahead?

    Fridge: Hibiscus Simple Syrup: You can make the hibiscus simple syrup 1-3 days in advance. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

    Hibiscus Rum Punch: You can make the hibiscus rum punch 1 day in advance. Keep in an airtight container or cover in a pitcher. Stir before serving. 

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    Substitution Options:

    Common One to One Substitutions:

    Granulated Sugar = Raw Cane Sugar

    Malibu Rum or Your Favorite Rum = Bacardi Rum

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    Hibiscus Bacardi Rum Punch 

    Hibiscus Bacardi Rum Punch 

    Kenneth Temple
    This easy hibiscus Bacardi rum punch is sweet, slightly tart, and full of flavor. My hibiscus Bacardi rum punch is perfect for Juneteenth and any other celebrations.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Cool 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Soul Food, Southern
    Servings 12 persons
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup dried hibiscus leaves
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¾ cup raw cane sugar
    • 2 cups white rum
    • 1 ½ cups orange juice
    • 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
    • 2 tablespoons red grenadine
    • 1 medium orange sliced ¼ inch thick, garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Turn on the heat to medium in a medium pot stir hibiscus leaves, water, and sugar together. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
    • Strain the hibiscus simple syrup through a fine-mesh strainer over a gallon pitcher. Stir in the rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Place in the fridge for one hour before serving or enjoy immediately over ice, add a splash of grenadine, and garnish each drink with an orange slice.

    Notes

    Double the recipe to make a gallon. Feel free to add more or less rum to your punch. 
    Omit the rum for a non-alcoholic party punch.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
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