Martinique Ti’ Punch
A direct agricole rum classic built simply with lime and sugar.
Base spirit
Rhum agricole
Style
Tiki
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Build
Ti’ Punch combines rhum agricole with a lime coin and raw sugar, stirred with minimal dilution for an intense, grassy, terroir-driven drink. It’s a foundational French Caribbean cocktail emphasizing the character of the base spirit rather than mixers.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz rhum agricole
- • 1 lime coin
- • 0.25 oz cane syrup
Did you know?
“In Martinique, tradition dictates serving Ti’ Punch as ‘chacun prépare sa propre,’ meaning each person prepares their own balance.”
Source:Smuggler’s Cove; Caribbean rum histories
Bartender's Note
Adjust cane syrup drop by drop—agricole is highly aromatic.
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How to make the Martinique Ti’ Punch
- 1Add lime coin and syrup.
- 2Add rum.
- 3Stir with one ice cube or none.
