Ti for Two
by axarob on Dec.02, 2011, under Rum Rations
We are talking about the quentisential French Caribbean aperitif not high tea with the queen.
Ti punch is strong and frankly took a bit to get used to but now when on island it is the first drink I order. Ti punch short for petite punch is made with Rhum Agricole that is a product of Martiniques rhum production facilities. Agricole is a little bitter so we then add some cane syrup to the mix and squeeze in a half of a lime. Stir drop in a cube of ice or more and enjoy.
Ingredients
2 ounces Rhum Agricole
1/2 small lime (think key lime size)
1/2 ounce cane syrup
Short but true story.
The locals on St Martin either drink their ti punch with no ice or one cube as ice traditionally wasnt very plentiful. When an American orders more times than not they will ask for extra ice. We knew that we were starting to fit in when after being seated at a restaurant I im my best broken French with a midwestern twang I ordered ti punch. The waiter brought the drink and a cup full of ice. I told him “merci mais la glace n’est pas nécessaire” Thank you but ice is not necessary. He smiled and started chating with us like we were long lost friends… We like some of our on line friends believe heavily that when traveling internationally you should learn to drink like the locals.
Salute!