Cocktail
Planter's Punch
How to make a Planter's Punch - the fruity rum cocktail from Jamaica with orange and pineapple juice, lime and grenadine. The classic done right.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Hurricane glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Planter’s Punch is one of the oldest rum cocktails of the Caribbean and has its roots on the plantations of Jamaica. Fruit juices, fresh lime and a splash of grenadine tame the strong brown rum into a smooth, summery drink. Almost every bartender knows the famous rhyming rule about the proportions.
Instructions
- Add rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and lime juice to the shaker.
- Add Angostura, fill up with ice cubes and shake.
- Strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Slowly add grenadine so it sinks to the bottom.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Add the grenadine slowly at the end - it sinks to the bottom and creates the lovely color gradient from red to orange.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Planter's Punch come from?
The Planter's Punch originally comes from Jamaica and is considered one of the oldest rum punches. An old rule of thumb says: one part sour, two parts sweet, three parts strong, four parts weak.
Which rum belongs in it?
Classically an aromatic brown rum from Jamaica. Its strong aromas hold up well against the fruit juices.
What is the grenadine for in the drink?
Grenadine provides the typical reddish color and a hint of sweet pomegranate note. Added carefully, it creates a lovely color gradient in the glass.
Ingredients
- Brown rum (Jamaica)6 cl
- Orange juice4 cl
- Pineapple juice4 cl
- Lime juice (fresh)2 cl
- Grenadine1 cl
- Angostura bitters1 dash
