I tried Rihanna's rum punch recipe for Super Bowl LVII and it's a strong, fruity cocktail that's unexpectedly smooth

The NFL announced the performance in September 2022 on its official Twitter account with a photo of Rihanna holding a football.

"Let's GO - @rihanna @rocnation #SBLVII @AppleMusic @NFLonFOX," the tweet read.

The news delighted the internet, prompting outlets to speculate about her set list and special guests. Rihanna's upcoming performance announcement also excited fellow celebrities like Grammy Award-winner Adele, who told a fan in February that she planned on attending the Super Bowl just to see Rihanna perform.

Two years ago, I made Rihanna's macaroni and cheese recipe – which included pepper sauce and mustard – so I decided to try the rum punch recipe she shared with Esquire in November 2014.

After drinking one glass, I felt the effects of Rihanna's rum punch, making it perfect for Super Bowl parties.

To make Rihanna's rum punch, you'll need the following:

• 2 cups coconut rum
• 1 cup brown rum
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups mango juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 20 dashes of bitters (Angostura)
• Grated nutmeg

According to the recipe, start by pouring two cups of coconut rum and one cup of brown rum into a pitcher. I chose Bacardi rum for this taste test, but feel free to substitute for whatever brands you like.

Pour two cups of mango juice and one cup of orange juice into the pitcher, combining them with the rum.

Pour one cup of water into the pitcher, which will likely dilute the strong taste of alcohol.

Rihanna's recipe with Esquire didn't specify what kind of bitters to buy beyond the brand Angostura, so it's your decision what type of bitters to use. I bought aromatic bitters, but orange bitter may also be a delicious choice.

Add 20 dashes of bitters to the cocktail.

Mix the liquor, orange juice, mango juice, and bitters together before tasting the cocktail. Then, pour it into individual glasses and add a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.

Even with one cup of water, the rum punch has a noticeable kick and an ever-present smell of coconut rum. The drink is potent, but even so, the water combined with mango and orange juice created a delicious cocktail that goes down smoothly – no gag reactions!

Personally, the nutmeg didn't do much for me, so next time I might add a dash of something spicy to give the drink an extra kick.

You'd want to drink Rihanna's rum punch on a tropical vacation or a weekend party, making it perfect for her halftime performance.