Jasper's RUM PUNCH - a bold and boozy secret concoction from Jamaica!

Jasper’s Rum Punch is a classic drink that requires a little prep, but is well worth the effort! Jasper LeFranc was a respected bartender who created a secret mix that he used in all his original drinks. Thankfully, he eventually gave up the secret. It’s a blend of four ingredients that are easy to source. The result’s a sweet, sour, and spicy combo that adds big flavor to this punch. Just add rum! Cheers!

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
ZBiotics: 0:53
The History: 2:01
The Secret Ingredients: 3:58
Jasper's Mix: 5:13
The Punch: 8:00
Swizzled: 9:29
Sips: 10:44
The Bay Roc Special: 11:33
Sips & Sign Off: 13:41

THE JASPER’S RUM PUNCH RECIPE 8:31
1.5 oz (45 ml) Jasper’s Mix*
1.5 oz (45 ml) Wray & Nephew Jamaican Overproof Rum
Grated nutmeg and mint sprig for garnish

THE BAY ROC SPECIAL RECIPE 12:52
1.5 oz (45 ml) Appleton Estate 12 year Rare Casks Jamaica Rum
1/2 oz (15 ml) Drambuie
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Jasper’s Mix*

*JASPER’S MIX (1/2 batch)
8 oz (1 cup) fresh lime juice
6 oz (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
1/2 oz (15 ml) Angostura Bitters
1/2-3/4 tbsp grated nutmeg
- Combine all ingredients in a jar. Cap and shake to combine. Rest in fridge for two hours, agitating occasionally. Store in fridge for up to 3-4 weeks.

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00:00 Intro
00:53 ZBiotics
02:01 The History
03:58 The Secret Ingredients
05:13 Jasper's Mix
08:00 The Punch
09:29 Swizzled
10:44 Sips
11:33 The Bay Roc Special
13:41 Sips & Sign Off

[AndersErickson]

FYI, Jasper's Mix with soda water instead of rum makes a great low abv "punch." Cheers!

[claytonmitchell]

I love that the legacy of someone beloved and innovative in their craft can last forever by what they’ve created. For Jasper, it was his punch and his mix. And I love that you care so much about the art of cocktails to keep Jasper’s legacy alive by showing people his work. Cheers to you Anders!

[caiax]

They used to sell green maraschino cherries in jars that I remember from when I was a kid...perhaps the green ball is a green cherry?!?

[wynnbeattie]

I did 1.5 mix to 2 ounces of mezcal and was very happy with the results.

[willlyman]

Everything I know about cocktails I learned from Anders. Simply the best to do it on YouTube in my opinion!

[bltry]

I made the Jasper’s Mix today, 4 hours later made the rum punch. I love that I got to swizzle this cocktail - it’s always extra fun when a technique works! Thanks Anders, for your videos, this week and every week!

[joecichlid]

I made another batch of the mix and it has been a huge hit around my house. The mix really does tame down the over proof rum in the rum punch and I absolutely love it!

[uraniumrock]

These are both great drinks. The Jasper Rum Punch is amazing for its economy; an ounce and a half of cheap Uncle Wrays, sugar, lime, and Ango. The taste is great! I like it a lot more then some much more complicated tiki drinks with expensive and difficult to source bottles. I cant wait to make one with Rum Fire.

[Dorv]

Made the mix. Couldn’t wait five hours. Holy moly that’s good. Now to figure out more whiskey drinks with it.

[Nacra]

I like this new video format with an extra recipe at the end, keep it up Anders :)

[flyingteeshirts]

I read that Jasper's Mix is basically a type of falernum, so I made a Corn n' Oil (2oz to .5 oz) and it works. Easiest falernum stand-in I've ever seen.

[IndigoWall]

Love Jasper’s Mix, Anders. Made a bucket of Black Rose f summer gathering as variation on Jack Rose, which has been in demand for the past 2 yrs, especially holidays. Black was too spirit forward for the crew, however, so I dosed it wJasper’s, shook, poured into sippy cups & booshta! Everybody happy! 😂 Cheers!

[oscarsnr]

No video this week, so glad I saved this one to watch later

[SailingJura]

I like to make my Rum Punch the Barbados way 🇧🇧
1 of Sour (🍋‍🟩 juice)
2 of Sweet (simple syrup)
3 of Strong (dark 🇧🇧 rum)
4 of Weak (water)
Mix in a rocks or highball, add ice, 2 to 4 dashes Angostura, top with nutmeg and enjoy 🇧🇧🌴☀️

[murilo]

Just drinking mine now:

-My mix for some reason is not as bright orange, it's looking a little more brownish

-No access to overproff rum so I used white rum, and compensated with plus an oz.


This cocktail is so easy, delicious and easy.Thank you Anders, next time I wanna try it with cachaça.

[jurgenandrag]

A couple of summers ago I made fassionola cordial and froze it in 250ml batches. Worked really well for a couple of birthday parties.

[samsnodgrass]

Just made this, followed the recipe. Tastes just like what you get at a resort 💯

[GaryMionis]

My wife and I have been to Sandals Montego Bay and I love the connection with the Bay Roc. I made Jasper's Mix and then used it to make the Jasper's Rum Punch using Wray & Nephew, Japer's Jamaican Planter's Punch using Meyers Rum and finally the Bay Roc Special using Appleton 12 year. They were all delicious! Another homerun...thanks again Anders!!!

[Trasselkalle]

How do you know my holiday needs? That boozy Jamaican stuff is to die for. ❤

[btizzle]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. It is delicious and authentic to the Caribbean. I prefer to add in equal parts mix, rum, and club soda.