Puente Punch

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 7

Refreshing Puente Punch recipe for a summer day

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

304

Sugar

26g

Fat

Puente Punch is a popular cocktail in the Dominican Republic, where it is enjoyed on hot summer days and during festive events. This cocktail is a delicious combination of fresh orange juice, sweetened condensed milk, and dark rum, giving it a creamy and tangy flavor. The addition of vanilla extract and sugar rounds out the flavors and makes it a perfect drink to enjoy with friends and family. Why not try making this refreshing Puente Punch at your next summer party?

Instructions

1.	Rim the glass with the lime wedge and dip it in granulated sugar to create a sugar rim.
2.	Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the fresh orange juice, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and sugar.
3.	Add the dark rum to the shaker and give it a good shake until combined.
4.	Strain the mixture into the sugar-rimmed glass.
5.	Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

PROS

Puente Punch is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for summer days.

The sweetened condensed milk adds a creamy texture that offsets the acidity of the orange juice.

CONS

This cocktail is alcoholic and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It may not be suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant as it contains sweetened condensed milk.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While drinking alcohol is not particularly healthy, moderate consumption of dark rum has been linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease.
Oranges are high in Vitamin C, which is important for a healthy immune system.

	1 lime wedge
	granulated sugar
	ice
	1/4 cup fresh orange juice
	2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk , at room temperature
	1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
	1/2 teaspoon sugar
	1/4 cup dark rum , preferably Brugal Anejo Dominican Rum