Batavia Arrack is one of the oldest spirits in existence it is a rum style spirit made from palm sugar and rice which originated on the Dutch colonized island of Java and was named after it’s capital city in the 17th century. It’s so old it even predates rum. Trade routes were responsible for the spirit traveling to the west where it became the premier ingredient for punches during the 18th and 19th century. As time went on it became less and less common until it was barely used at all thanks in large part to import taxes and the popularity of rum overtaking it. Now it’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to bartenders rediscovering the history of drink making and revisiting old recipes.

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Arrack Punch

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Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

 

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• 1.5 oz Batavia Arrack
• .5 oz Jamaica Rum
• .75 oz Lemon Juice
• .75 oz Simple Syrup
• .5 oz Pineapple Juice

Instructions

 

• Add ingredients to Tin
• Add ice and shake 8-10 seconds
• Strain into glass with Pebble Ice
• Garnish with Fresh Fruit, Pineapple Fronds