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Barbadine punch recipe

Sweet, creamy and full of exotic flavor, barbadine punch hits that delicious, refreshing sweet spot for a hot afternoon drink. It’s made with barbadine (or giant granadilla), milk, sweeteners and spices.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: barbadine punch
Servings: 8
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • ripe barbadine or giant granadilla
  • ½ tin or 200 grams condensed milk*
  • 200 mL carnation evaporated milk**
  • 1-2 tsp vanilla essence
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • cold water for a thinner punch

Equipment

  • Blender

Instructions

  • Be sure the barbadine is soft to the touch and ripe.
  • Cut in half and scoop the seeds out.
  • Place the seeds in a small bowl and add a little water. Set aside.
  • Peel the skin of the fruit and place the flesh into a large bowl.
  • Strain the seeds and squeeze the pulp around the seeds to extract the flavor.
  • Discard the seeds.
  • To a blender, add barbadine flesh, strained seed pulp and all other ingredients.
  • Blend.
  • Taste test and adjust spices and sweeteners.
  • Add cold water if you want a thinner, runnier punch.
  • Blend again.
  • Serve ice cold.

Notes

* Other sweeteners can be used including sugar.
** Carnation milk is most often used but full cream milk, soy milk, almond milk and even coconut milk can also be used.