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The story takes us back to Christmas Day in 1688 when Captain William Kidd found himself in a tavern in Antigua, accompanied by Captain Hewittson and Governor Christopher Codrington. The festive atmosphere was punctuated by instructions given to the privateers over a generous serving of rum punch. According to an eyewitness, this punch featured a concoction of rum, water, lime juice, egg yolk, sugar, and a delightful dusting of nutmeg—capturing the essence of a refreshing pirate beverage.
Gathering Ingredients for Pirate Punch
To recreate Captain Kidd's punch, one requires:
Two ounces of rum (an Antiguan rum like English Harbor is recommended)
Two ounces of water
Juice from half a lime
Two tablespoons of turbinado sugar
One egg