Flaming Volcano is a shared tropical flaming punch built from rum, brandy, citrus, orgeat, and a controlled overproof rum flame.
Combine light rum, dark rum, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup in a punch bowl with ice and stir until cold. Place 151 proof rum in a small heatproof center cup or reserved well, ignite briefly for presentation, then extinguish fully before serving the punch.
Served in a punch bowl as a shared tropical drink. The 151 proof rum is reserved for a separate flame well and should never be mixed into an actively burning drink.
Pairs with tiki snacks, grilled pineapple, pork skewers, fried seafood, spicy wings, and tropical fruit plates.
The Flaming Volcano belongs to mid-century tiki and Polynesian-style bar culture, where large-format rum drinks were served with dramatic shared presentation.
Best for tiki nights, group service, party bowls, and trained bar presentation where the flame can be managed safely.
Light and dark rum provide tropical depth, brandy adds warmth, citrus gives brightness, orgeat adds almond sweetness, and the flame creates visual drama.
Communal, tropical, dramatic, and deliberately theatrical.
If no safe flame well is available, serve the same punch without ignition. Do not float burning 151 proof rum directly across the drink surface.
16%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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Flaming Volcano sits around 16% ABV. Use these routes to compare drinks with a similar drinking weight, then narrow them by style, method or glass.
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