Planter's Punch
The recipe for a classic Planter's Punch. A tropical and complex rum cocktail with various juices and bitters.
Strengthmedium
GlassHighball glass
BaseRum
GarnishMint sprig, pineapple and orange slice
Description
The Planter's Punch is one of the oldest and most famous rum punches, with origins dating back to 19th-century Jamaica. There are countless variations, but the classic formula often follows the old Caribbean rhyme: "One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak." A true Planter's Punch is not overly sweet but a robust, rum-forward cocktail where the spice of the rum is balanced by fresh citrus acidity, a subtle sweetness, and the complexity of Angostura bitters.
Preparation
- Add all ingredients except the soda water to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a small splash of soda water.
- Garnish lavishly with a mint sprig and slices of pineapple and orange.
