Spicy Rum Punch (Grand Lux Cafe Copycat/Clone)

Name: Spicy Rum Punch (Grand Lux Cafe Copycat/Clone)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons spicy rum punch syrup (see recipe below); ¼ cup pomegranate cranberry juice cocktail; ¼ cup orange juice; ¼ cup pineapple juice; ¼ cup spiced rum or ¼ cup dark rum; ¼ cup passion fruit liqueur (passion fruit-laced rum -- Malibu brand); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup pineapple juice, for wetting the rim of the glass; pineapple tidbits, for garnish; orange slice, for garnish; maraschino cherry, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons spicy rum punch syrup (see recipe below)
¼ cup pomegranate cranberry juice cocktail
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup spiced rum or ¼ cup dark rum
¼ cup passion fruit liqueur (passion fruit-laced rum -- Malibu brand)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup pineapple juice, for wetting the rim of the glass
pineapple tidbits, for garnish
orange slice, for garnish
maraschino cherry, for garnish

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Make spicy rum punch in advance using the following ADDITIONAL ingredient amounts: 1/4 cup pomegranate cranberry juice cocktail, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 T cayenne pepper.
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Blend cayenne pepper and sugar in a small bowl.
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Add spicy sugar to juices in saucepan.
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Heat to dissolve/melt sugar.
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Store in a squirt bottle (like a restaurant ketchup one) in the refrigerator.
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Blend 3 T granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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Using a 16-ounce capacity glass (I used a wide mouth stemmed ice tea glass), dip the rim of the glass in 1/4 cup of pineapple juice poured into a bowl wide enough to accommodate the upended glass.
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Pour spiced sugar onto a dessert plate.
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Spin the upended glass in the spiced sugar, being sure to completely coat both sides of the rim of the glass a half a centimeter inches.
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Fill glass with ice (halfway).
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Add syrup, juices, liqueur, and rum.
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Stir.
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Either float the fruit garnish in the drink or skewer the pieces together with a cocktail pick.
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Enjoy.
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You've earned it!
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Make sure to lick a bit of the spiced-sugar rim with each sip.
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(Translation: This is not a beverage to enjoy with a straw.
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons spicy rum punch syrup (see recipe below), ¼ cup pomegranate cranberry juice cocktail, ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Rum Punch (Grand Lux Cafe Copycat/Clone) falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!