Planter's Punch Recipe

Name: Planter's Punch Recipe | Fruity Rum Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice; 2 cups pineapple juice; 1 cup dark rum; 1 cup light rum; juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup grenadine; 3 dashes Angostura bitters

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Summer is the time for rum cocktails and Planter’s Punch is a must-try classic! Made with orange and pineapple juices, it doesn’t get much more tropical than this easy cocktail you can whip up in less than 5 minutes!

two glasses of planters punch cocktail with red and white straws

The origins of this delicious cocktail aren't exactly clear. I've read it was created to celebrate the opening of a rum distillery in Jamaica, and I've also heard it was invented at the Planter's Inn in my native Charleston, SC.

Regardless of where it was created, this Planter's Punch recipe is perfect for serving a crowd, and tastes wonderful as a mocktail as well!

Want more Charleston recipes? Try our Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits or Lowcountry Boil!

Why I love this recipe

it's perfect for a crowd
it has the perfect balance of sweet and sour citrus
the tropical juices will make you think you're on a beach vacation!

Ingredients

orange juice
fresh lemon juice
pineapple juice
grenadine

light rum
dark rum
Angostura bitters

Step by step

This cocktail couldn't be easier! Simple combine all the ingredients in a pitcher or cocktail shaker, shake or stir, pour over plenty of ice cubes or crushed ice, and garnish!

Variations

Add a splash of club soda or seltzer water
Use all dark or light rum instead of both
Omit the bitters for a sweeter drink
Skip the rum altogether for a virgin mocktail
Try other juices such as passionfruit
Add a splash of fresh lime juice
Substitute grenadine with ½ ounce pomegranate juice an ¼ ounce simple syrup

FAQs

What kind of glass should you serve Planter's punch in?

This drink is traditionally served in a tall glass, such as a highball glass but you can use a Collins glass as well.

What is the best garnish for this cocktail?

There is no hard and fast rule for garnishing but it is popular to use orange slices and a maraschino cherry. You can also use a pineapple wedge or mint sprig depending on what you have on hand.

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