Post #645706 by jingleheimerschmidt on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 12:06 PM

On 2012-07-25 20:16, The Monitors wrote:
Hi Q-Tiki and Jingle,

Once you make it, take pictures and send me your tasting notes. I'll add it to the blog.

Well, I made a small batch last night in a hurry. So, unfortunately, I do not have pics or any worthwhile tasting notes. Coincidentally, I have been making black or green tea punches all summer long. My recipe is also based on the old 1:2:3:4 ratio. I've been using a simple syrup that is part white/part turbinado and rum has been all over the place from Appleton v/x to Mount Gay 100 (mid shelf stuff). I've been adding a load of bitters and also peach brandy. Essentially, it tastes like peach sweet tea with a kick; very refreshing. In general, the usage of pimento dram and falernum add a spicy complexity that the bitters does not deliver. I like it! A punch bowl full of your recipe with a block of ice and sliced lemons would be a summer BBQ hit. Maybe grated nutmeg???

More blathering later.