Optimistic Double Rum Punch

Prepare from one day to one month before serving. "It ages well and so will you."

In a blender place:

Say one cup of Bob's famous 7-Bag Herbal Tea
Half cup or so of orange juice or pineapple/orange juice or orange/tangerine juice
(If you wish add a small amount of ripe banana or other ripe fruit – not too much)
Two shots of Rhum Barbancourt (Réserve Special preferred)
Two shots of Mount Gay Rum (may also add a dark rum if desired)
Less than one shot of an orange liqueur, say Triple Sec
A few grinds of fresh nutmeg (don't use pre-ground)
Handful of ice cubes

Run blender. Put Punch in large bottle, adding a bit more fresh nutmeg, and refrigerate for a day to a month (it mellows). Keep adding fresh made punch to the bottle, mixing with well-aged stock (the Solera System!).

Serve over ice straight as a short drink, or over ice diluted with the Herbal Tea as a tall drink. A grind of nutmeg on top, garnish as desired.

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