Lime and mint punch

Name: Lime and mint punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 10
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 12 medium limes, washed; 1 cup (220g) sugar; 1 1/4 cup (300ml) golden or white rum; 30 mint leaves; 1.5 litre (6 cups) sparkling mineral; water, chilled; ice, for serving

Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.

Jul 29, 2014 2:00pm

Serves 10
10 mins preparation

Ingredients

Lime and mint punch

12 medium limes, washed
1 cup (220g) sugar
1 1/4 cup (300ml) golden or white rum
30 mint leaves
1.5 litre (6 cups) sparkling mineral
water, chilled
ice, for serving

Method

Lime and mint punch

1
Quarter six of the limes; place in a deep bowl with the sugar. Using a muddling stick or the base of a rolling pin, crush the limes and the sugar together. Transfer to a large jug or punch bowl.
2
Juice the remaining limes; add the juice to the jug with the rum and mint. Add the mineral water to taste.
3
Fill glass tumblers with ice and pour over the punch.