Cocktail of the week with Fabrizio Musorella

Planter’s Punch

Continuing on a rum theme, I’d like to briefly mention how rum is made. It is produced from molasses and is the byproduct of manufacturing raw sugar from sugar cane. The molasses are then turned into alcohol by a process of fermentation. The alcohol is then distilled and becomes clear and colourless. Two important factors that play a vital role in the final product are the ageing and the blending. The result is a variety of rums made all over the world such as White, Gold, Premium Aged, Flavored and Spiced, Overproof and Single Marks – each with its own characteristics. It can be enjoyed alone, accompanied by a cigar or mixed with juices. The recipe below is a more interesting and fruity version of the original that was created in 1879 on the occasion of the opening of a rum distillery in Jamaica. Salute!

Ingredients
3cl dark rum
1cl white rum
5cl pineapple juice
5cl orange juice
1cl fresh lime juice
Dash of Grenadine
Preparation
Pour all the ingredients except the dark rum, into a shaker filled with ice. Shake sharply. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Gently float the dark rum on top. Garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry. Serve with straw.

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