The Planter’s Punch is a classic Caribbean cocktail that dates back to the 1800s. It is a fruity, rum-forward drink that combines rich dark rum, tropical fruit juices, and a hint of spice. This cocktail is perfect for summer gatherings, beach parties, or tiki-themed events.
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Cocktail shaker
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Hurricane glass or tall glass
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Bar spoon
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Jigger or measuring shot glass
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Prepare the Glass:
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Fill a hurricane glass or tall glass with ice and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
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In a cocktail shaker, add dark rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, simple syrup, and bitters.
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Add ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
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Strain and Serve:
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish:
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Garnish with a sprig of mint, a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and an orange slice for a colorful and festive presentation.
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Serve immediately to maintain the chill and vibrant colors.
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The Planter’s Punch is traditionally served in a curvy hurricane glass to showcase its bright, tropical appearance.
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Appetizers: Coconut shrimp, spicy chicken wings, or fried plantains.
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Main Course: Jerk chicken, grilled mahi-mahi, or Caribbean pork ribs.
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Dessert: Pineapple upside-down cake, coconut flan, or rum cake.
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Stronger Planter’s Punch: Increase the rum to 2.5 oz for a more potent drink.
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Spicy Planter’s Punch: Muddle a slice of fresh ginger or add a splash of spiced rum for extra warmth.
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Frozen Planter’s Punch: Blend all the ingredients with a cup of ice for a refreshing, slushy version.
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Mocktail Planter’s Punch: Replace the rum with coconut water and add a splash of ginger ale for a refreshing, non-alcoholic version.
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Herbal Planter’s Punch: Add a dash of aromatic bitters or a splash of herbal liqueur like falernum for extra depth.
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The Planter’s Punch is said to have originated in Jamaica, with the earliest known written recipe published in the New York Times in 1908.
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The original rhyme for Planter’s Punch goes:
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One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak.
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This refers to the lime juice, sweetener, rum, and water (or fruit juice).
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Ingredients
Directions
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Cocktail shaker
-
Hurricane glass or tall glass
-
Bar spoon
-
Jigger or measuring shot glass
-
Prepare the Glass:
-
Fill a hurricane glass or tall glass with ice and set aside.
-
-
Combine Ingredients:
-
In a cocktail shaker, add dark rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, simple syrup, and bitters.
-
Add ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
-
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Strain and Serve:
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
-
-
Garnish:
-
Garnish with a sprig of mint, a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and an orange slice for a colorful and festive presentation.
-
-
Serve immediately to maintain the chill and vibrant colors.
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The Planter’s Punch is traditionally served in a curvy hurricane glass to showcase its bright, tropical appearance.
-
Appetizers: Coconut shrimp, spicy chicken wings, or fried plantains.
-
Main Course: Jerk chicken, grilled mahi-mahi, or Caribbean pork ribs.
-
Dessert: Pineapple upside-down cake, coconut flan, or rum cake.
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Stronger Planter’s Punch: Increase the rum to 2.5 oz for a more potent drink.
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Spicy Planter’s Punch: Muddle a slice of fresh ginger or add a splash of spiced rum for extra warmth.
-
Frozen Planter’s Punch: Blend all the ingredients with a cup of ice for a refreshing, slushy version.
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Mocktail Planter’s Punch: Replace the rum with coconut water and add a splash of ginger ale for a refreshing, non-alcoholic version.
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Herbal Planter’s Punch: Add a dash of aromatic bitters or a splash of herbal liqueur like falernum for extra depth.
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The Planter’s Punch is said to have originated in Jamaica, with the earliest known written recipe published in the New York Times in 1908.
-
The original rhyme for Planter’s Punch goes:
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One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak.
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This refers to the lime juice, sweetener, rum, and water (or fruit juice).
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