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In Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers, the eminent Chinese detective Charlie Chan is trying to get back home to Punchbowl Hill in Hawaii, but a most mysterious case keeps him moored in San Francisco. I was surprised by how beautifully and thoughtfully Biggers writes about that town as well as Hawaii back in the 1920s, when the books were first published.
“The bluest hills are those farthest away,” Chan said. “Bluest of all is Punchbowl Hill, where my little family is gathered, waiting for me—”
The Charlie Chan books are a lot of fun, but frankly all the talk about Chan’s Punchbowl Hill residence got me thinking about punch. So that’s where Ritual non-alcoholic spirits comes in: they text me daily, proffering seasonal cocktail recipes made with their booze-free whisky, gin, rum, vodka, and aperitif versions of the hard stuff. Just as I was mooning over the idea of a nice punch—they sent a recipe for Rum Punch!
I think Ritual is among the best of the n/a brands currently on the market. None of Ritual’s bottles are exactly like the real thing of course (but tell that to your non-existent hangover), however they do serve as a refreshing break from liquor and are part of a growing trend in alternative cocktailling.
Grab some straws, perhaps a paper umbrella too, and enjoy!
3 oz Ritual Rum Alternative
1.5 oz orange juice
1.5 oz pineapple juice
1 oz lime juice
1 tbsp grenadine
Garnish: Maraschino cherries and orange or lemon wheel
Pour Rum Alternative, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine into a glass with ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with citrus wheel and maraschino cherries.
1.5 oz orange juice
1.5 oz pineapple juice
1 oz lime juice
1 tbsp grenadine
Garnish: Maraschino cherries and orange or lemon wheel
Pour Rum Alternative, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine into a glass with ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with citrus wheel and maraschino cherries.
Thanks to nickelcitypretty.com for the pic!
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