Planter's Punch
Dark Jamaican rum meets fresh lime, pineapple and orange in a sturdy, sweet-sour Caribbean classic.
Ingredients
- Dark rum45 ml
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed20 ml
- Orange juice, freshly squeezed15 ml
- Pineapple juice, freshly pressed35 ml
- Grenadine10 ml
- Simple syrup (1 part Sugar, 1 part Water)10 ml
- Aromatic bitters (Angostura)e.g. Angostura2 dashes
- Soda water, or sparkling mineral water, to taste (optional)top up
- Orange, to garnish (optional)1 slice
- Pineapple, to garnish (optional)1 wedge
- Cocktail cherry, to garnish (optional)1 piece
- Mint, to garnish (optional)1 sprig
Method
- Add the dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, syrup and Angostura bitters to a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Top with a splash of soda water for a lighter version, if you like.
- Garnish with an orange slice, a pineapple wedge, a cocktail cherry and a sprig of mint, or any of them.
About this drink
Planter's Punch comes from the Jamaican sugar plantations of the 1800s, where rum was cheap and plentiful. The famous rule of thumb, 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak', has followed the drink ever since it was first written down. Recipes vary widely today, but dark rum, citrus and a dash of Angostura are still the core.
