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Probably the best known of the Caribbean drinks. Like Puncha-Crema it sneaks up on you with a deceptive "punch".

INGREDIENTS

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups dark rum
2 cups crushed ice
2 cups cold water
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Grated nutmeg.

METHOD

Put sugar in a small saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.

Remove from heat and cool. Pour resulting syrup into a large container. Add lime juice, dark rum and ice and mix well. Add Angostura Bitters and nutmeg and mix once more. Serve ice-cold.

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