TGI Friday’s Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this authentic recreation of TGI Friday’s beloved Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch! This Caribbean-inspired cocktail combines the warm spices of Captain Morgan rum with rich dark rum, sweet amaretto, and vibrant fruit juices to create a drink that instantly delivers vacation vibes.

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Why This Recipe Works

This copycat perfectly balances the complexity of multiple rums with the sweetness of fruit juices and amaretto. The combination of spiced and dark rum creates depth and character, while the passion fruit puree adds exotic tropical flavor that sets this punch apart from ordinary rum cocktails. The grenadine provides beautiful color graduation and additional sweetness that ties all the flavors together harmoniously.

The History of Rum Punch

Traditional punch originated in India during the East India Trading Company era, created to make local spirits more palatable for British colonists. The word “punch” comes from the Hindi word “panch,” meaning five, referring to the five traditional ingredients: spirits, citrus, sweetener, spice, and water. Caribbean rum punch evolved from this tradition, becoming a staple throughout the islands where rum production flourished.

Understanding TGI Friday’s Signature Style

TGI Friday’s has been perfecting tropical cocktails since the 1960s, and their Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch represents their commitment to delivering authentic Caribbean flavors with restaurant-quality presentation. This drink embodies the chain’s philosophy of creating memorable experiences through expertly crafted beverages that transport guests to exotic destinations.

Rum Punch Ingredients

The mixture of spiced and dark rum with Amaretto goes incredibly well with the fruity components of this rum punch cocktail. Discover a little more about what goes into this Jamaican rum punch:

Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum comes from a recipe over 70 years old and is based on traditional spiced rums served throughout the Caribbean hundreds of years earlier. This smooth rum that won’t burn your throat or empty your wallet dazzles your tastebuds with its vanilla, clove, and nutmeg flavor. You can find Captain Morgan’s in any liquor shop, and it is key to this cocktail, so don’t settle for anything else.

Myers Rum is a dark rum perfect for any Jamaican rum punch. Since the 1800s, Myers has distilled its rum from pure molasses from the island’s bountiful sugarcane harvest. After distilling, it goes through an aging process that produces the rum’s signature caramel-honey sweetness along with notes of dried figs and raisins. Any molasses-based dark rum will work well. Some highly rated alternatives include Gosling Black Seal and Pusser’s British Navy Dark.

Disaronno Amaretto, a classic Italian liqueur, adds additional sweetness and a distinct almond flavor to this cocktail, complementing the rums. You can easily substitute a more inexpensive version of amaretto, like Amaretto di Amore, or even use an amaretto-flavored coffee syrup if you prefer.

Passion Fruit Puree adds a sweet and sour component to this Caribbean rum punch, helping to tie all of the other ingredients together. You won’t find passion fruit puree in most grocery stores, but you can find it in some liquor stores or online.

Grenadine Syrup originally came from pomegranates, but most commercial grenadine syrups you find now are nothing more than corn syrup, red food coloring, and a few flavorings. Bartenders use grenadine syrup for sweetness and color, but you can leave it out of this cocktail.

Orange and Pineapple Juice to give another fruity boost.

How to Make Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Captain Morgan spiced rum.
3. Add dark rum.
4. Add amaretto.
5. Add passion fruit puree.
6. Add pineapple juice.
7. Add orange juice.
8. Add grenadine.
9. Put the top on the shaker and shake it vigorously.
10. Strain and pour the drink into a hurricane or tall glass filled with ice.
11. Garnish with fresh pineapple if desired.

Tips For Making and Serving TGI Friday’s Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch

• Use a cocktail shaker. Shake until the outside of the shaker is cold, about 10 seconds. Always use fresh ice for each drink.
• Use fruit juices without pulp. Alternatively, strain the drink before pouring it into the glass.
• Serve in a hurricane glass. If you don’t have a hurricane glass, you can use any tall, narrow glass. Serve with a straw or two, and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

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