Ruby Punch

Black tea, arrack and ruby port form the base of this warm single-serving punch adaptation. Sugar is dissolved in the hot tea before the wine, spirit and lemon are incorporated, with nutmeg reserved for the surface.

Warm clear ruby-amber punch in a small heatproof mug, light nutmeg dusting, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Freshly brewed hot black tea, unsweetened
  • 18.75 g Superfine white sugar
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 20 ml Batavia Arrack van Oosten
  • 20 ml Ruby port
  • 1 pinch Ground nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the measured sugar in a heatproof mug and carefully add the hot brewed tea.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add arrack, ruby port and lemon juice.
  3. Add a small pinch of nutmeg and let the drink cool to a comfortable sipping temperature.