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Dark and stormy death punch

Servings:
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
  • 16 cup brandied cherries
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 12 ounce dark rum

Preparation

Baking Directions:

1.

In a small saucepan, bring the lychee syrup and ginger to a boil.

Remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 30 minutes.

2.

Meanwhile, stuff 16 lychees with brandied cherries.

Set each lychee in the cup of a mini muffin pan or in an ice cube tray.

Strain the lychee-ginger syrup and pour it over the lychees.

Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

3.

Meanwhile, in a pitcher, stir the sugar into the lime juice until dissolved.

Add the rum and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

4.

Unmold the lychee ice cubes into a small punch bowl.

Pour in the lime-rum mixture.

Add the ginger beer, stir gently and serve in ice-filled glasses.

Make ahead: The lychee ice cubes can be frozen for up to 1 week.