Arhumatic Criollo (Banane-Cacao) Rum Punch (70cl, 29%)

Arhumatic Criollo is a French punch au rhum based on rhum agricole from Guadeloupe. It is made by macerating Cavendish banana and cocoa beans, with cane sugar syrup added to the recipe. The recipe was created with Encuentro, a craft chocolate maker from northern France, which selects and roasts the cocoa beans. Cocoa shapes the drink most clearly. Banana brings a velvety texture and subtle sweetness, while cane sugar syrup balances the strong cocoa notes. The impression of dark chocolate recalls chocolate with 70% cocoa. On the nose, strong cocoa leads while banana stays subtle. The palate opens softly with banana, then intense dark chocolate unfolds. The finish remains present for a long time, gentle and chocolatey, with a texture like melting chocolate on the tongue.