Make the best Rum Punch cocktail with this fruity and colorful Caribbean-inspired recipe using dark and light rums, tropical juices, and grenadine. A refreshing, sweet punch perfect for beach days, backyard BBQs, or festive gatherings.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
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Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
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Strain into a large rocks glass, tall highball, or hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with a colorful combo of orange slice, pineapple, and a cherry on top.
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Jerk chicken sliders or BBQ wings
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Tropical salsa with chips
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Grilled seafood skewers
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Pineapple fried rice
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Fruit tarts or coconut panna cotta
This drink’s sweetness and acidity balance well with spicy, grilled, or tropical dishes.
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Use real fruit juice for maximum freshness — especially lime and orange.
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Grenadine adds that signature red hue and sweetness — adjust based on preference.
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Want it stronger? Add ½ oz overproof rum float on top.
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For a party-sized batch, multiply the recipe by 4–6, mix in a pitcher, and chill.
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Add bitters (like Angostura) for a more Caribbean-style version with depth.
Rum Punch has countless variations across the Caribbean and beyond. The general rule of thumb?
“One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak” — a poetic formula for balancing lime, syrup, rum, and juice. It’s a centuries-old tradition that’s still celebrated today.