16fluid ouncesfreshly squeezed lime juice, bodies reserved, about 20 limes
32ouncesDemerara sugar
64fluid ounceswarm black tea
48fluid ouncesBatavia Arrack
Ice block
Freshly grated nutmeg
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hourhour20 minutesminutes
Yield: 30(4-ounce) servings
Procedure
Combine the juice, lime bodies, and sugar in a 5-quart container. Add the tea and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Batavia Arrack and stir to combine. Chill to at least 40ºF, approximately 1 hour, in the refrigerator.
Strain the punch into a punch bowl over a large ice block and serve with freshly grated nutmeg.