Sweet Tea Rum Punch

In the 18th century making of Rum Punch: lime, sugar, dark rum and water were the only ingredients employed, and sometimes a shower of grated nutmeg. A lot has changed with the ingredients and implementation of Rum Punch the world over and this sweet tea version is a testament to the sublime adaptability of a simple cocktail recipe. When it comes to the perennial Caribbean staple, however, the essentials never change, and the essential here is the ratio: 1 part sour, 2 parts sweet, 3 parts strong, 4 parts weak.