How to Make Planter’s Punch: Fruity Rum Punch Recipe

The basic ingredients of Planter’s Punch are rum, citrus, and sweetener, but there’s plenty of room for experimentation.

1. 1. Rum: Classic Planter’s Punch should always be made with Jamaican rum or another dark rum, preferably one from the Caribbean islands of Martinique or Barbados. You can also try layering a darker rum with a lighter one.
2. 2. Fruit juice: For a fruity punch, layer fresh orange juice, fresh pineapple juice, and fresh lemon juice. For a less fruity punch, try fresh lime juice alone.
3. 3. Sweetener: Simple syrup is an easy way to sweeten a cocktail. Try making a simple syrup with demerara sugar for a more complex flavor.
4. 4. Grenadine: A splash of grenadine adds both sweetness and color. Learn how to make grenadine with our recipe here.
5. 5. Bitters: Bitters are optional but can balance out the sweetness from the fruit juice and simple syrup. Orange-flavored bitters like Angostura complement the flavors of the punch.
6. 6. Garnish: Mix and match mint sprigs, orange slices, pineapple wedges, and maraschino cherries.