Otai Rum Punch: Black Book

Name: Otai Rum Punch: Black Book
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Tonga
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz dark rum; 2 oz watermelon juice; 1 oz coconut milk; 1/2 oz lime juice; 1/4 oz coffee liqueur

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga Pacific/Tongatapu

History

Inspired by ʻotai, Tonga’s beloved fresh fruit and coconut drink, this celebratory variation adds island rum while preserving its cooling communal character. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Coffee contributes roasted depth and a clandestine after-dark character.

Rum · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

11 1/2 oz dark rum
22 oz watermelon juice
31 oz coconut milk
41/2 oz lime juice
51/4 oz coffee liqueur

Method

01Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice.
02Add the coffee liqueur before mixing and omit a little sweetener if desired.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.