Jamaican rum punch as a cocktail is a vibrant mix of rum, fruit juices, and spices that will have you feeling like you're lounging in a beach cabana in no time.

A good rum punch “doesn’t need to be fancy ... just to give you that extra fruity taste.” If you’re making Jamaican food at home for the first time, “you need scotch bonnets, thyme ...

And a spicy Jamaican rum could be just the answer. Drinks expert Helena Nicklin, tried a selection to find out which pack a real punch – and which are a bit of a rum deal. Here, she gives ...