Rhum JM Sirop de Canne
Rhum JM Sirop de Canne is the sweetener Martinique reaches for — a non-alcoholic pure sugarcane syrup in a 500mL bottle, made by the Rhum J.M distillery at Habitation Bellevue in Macouba, on the slopes of Mount Pelée. Fresh-pressed sugarcane juice (vesou) from the estate and nearby volcanic-soil farms is slowly reduced by boiling into a silky, amber syrup — cane-forward, grassy, and mineral rather than candy-sweet, the essential partner to rhum agricole in a Ti' Punch. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Type: non-alcoholic sugarcane syrup — 500mL
- Source: fresh-pressed cane juice, estate and nearby farms, Macouba, Martinique
- Process: juice pressed within an hour of harvest, gently reduced by boiling
- Producer: Rhum J.M, Habitation Bellevue — distilling since 1845
- Profile: rich cane sweetness with vegetal, mineral, volcanic-soil depth
The Third Ingredient of Ti' Punch
A proper Ti' Punch has exactly three parts — rhum agricole, lime, and sirop de canne — and the syrup matters as much as the rum. J.M's version carries the same terroir as its rhums: volcanic soil, fresh cane juice, nothing else. Bartenders also reach for it in daiquiris, Old Fashioneds, and anywhere a rich 2:1-style cane syrup beats plain simple syrup. Find it with Del Mesa's rum shelf, or browse the full Rhum J.M collection.
Tasting Notes
Deep golden amber and thick; fresh cane juice, green sugarcane, and light vegetal notes on the nose; rich cane sweetness with tropical hints and a plush mouthfeel; a long, clean, cane-forward finish, more nuanced than plain sugar (per importer notes).
How to Enjoy
Ti' Punch: agricole rhum, a coin of lime, and a barspoon of sirop de canne over ice. Also excellent in coffee, over crêpes, or whisked into Caribbean sauces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it alcoholic?
No — Sirop de Canne is a non-alcoholic sugarcane syrup made by the rum distillery.
What is Ti' Punch?
Martinique's national drink: rhum agricole, lime, and cane syrup — traditionally with each drinker adjusting their own.
How is it different from simple syrup?
It's made from fresh cane juice rather than refined sugar, so it keeps grassy, vegetal, mineral character that simple syrup lacks.
Sweeten it the Martinique way — order Rhum JM Sirop de Canne online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.