Hey y'all! Long time no post! I have been super busy working on some new recipes to post, so keep checking back over the next couple of weeks, or subscribe. I hope everyone is outside and enjoying the beautiful warm spring weather. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming and it seems that the pollen may be almost gone. HOORAY! It's time to breakout those BBQ grills, invite over some pals and cook some good ole' outdoor comfort food. This is the perfect time of year to eat outdoors, and while you are, you definitely need a cold cocktail in your hand. I made this rum punch by accident really. Have you ever made a drink way too strong and you ran out of mixer? Then, you were looking around frantically for some other liquid to add to the drink that wouldn't ruin it so you could still drink it? Of course. Everyone has. And, this is how this recipe was developed! I mixed some rum with V8 Splash and it was WAY too strong. So, I added some sprite. Voila! Rum punch! I hope y'all will give this one a try at your next casual spring dinner party. I know your guests will love it. WARNING: It is very smooth but packs a punch, so feed them lots of bread! Enjoy!
Sparkling Sweet Rum Punch
4 Cups V8 Splash Orange Pineapple Juice
1 Cup Captain Morgan's Original Spiced Rum
1 12 oz. Can Sprite
Thin Sliced Lemon/Orange/Lime
In a 2 quart pitcher (preferable a glass pitcher but any will do) add V8 Splash juice, rum, and sliced fruit. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, add 1 can of sprite and some ice. Stir gently. (Feel free to adjust rum and/or V8 Splash amounts to your personal tastes.)
Note: Kids at your outdoor shindig??? No problem! Make them a pitcher of mocktails by omitting the rum. Add some grenadine and little paper umbrellas to their glasses to make little ones feel special too!
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