Sewanee
Rum Tea Punch
Recipe/Directions: Easy, serve immediately. Serves 100-150. 1 20-gallon trash can (clean); 3 gallons tea, brewed strongly; 3 gallons dark rum; 9 16-ounce bottles real lemon; 10 pounds sugar; 30 pounds ice; 4 dozen lemons (For smaller quantities: 1 quart tea, 1 quart rum, 1 cup sugar, 12 lemons). Fill trash can half full. Pour in warm tea and dark rum. Blend together. In large bowl, combine sugar and real lemon and add to mixture. Slice lemon and add to mixture. Stir ingredients well. Keep plenty of ice on hand to add.
Reactions: (average 4.1)
Black Monday: Another good summer drink, but I got spoiled by the cobbler (2.5)
Brandy YAFG Alexander: Oh, my! I like tea, and I like rum (a lot) but I don't seem to like them together (2)
Grasshopper: Iced tea. Plateau. Everyday beverage with an edge (5)
Pink Squirrel PSILY: I like the "tangy bite." A very unique, historical drink. (3)
Sapphire de Bombay: Yummy! Tea, Rum = Yum. Did I mention yum? (5)
True Trixie: I love a drink that is supposed to be made in a trash can! The typical NC drink - sweet tea with rum added.
Whiskey Daisy: Little bit harsh - maybe its because the form was so good (2)