Looking for a refreshing, Caribbean-inspired cocktail for your next backyard barbecue or get-together? This Planter’s Punch Cocktail fruity, sweet and as potent as you like it. The recipe is over a century old and still remains a favorite. Made with fruit juices and dark rum, each sip will transport you to a tropical vacation.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Club soda
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the dark rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Variations:
- Substitute the dark rum with white rum or spiced rum.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice, pineapple juice, and orange juice to your taste.
- Add a splash of coconut cream for a creamy twist.
- Use different fruit juices, such as grapefruit or passionfruit.
- Add a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon for extra spice.
