Planter’s Punch
A classic rum punch balancing citrus, spice, and rich molasses depth.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Tiki
Glassware
Tall glass
Technique
Shake
Planter’s Punch combines Jamaican rum with citrus, sugar, and spice for a simple yet powerful Caribbean punch. Its flavor sits between a sour and a tropical cooler, with Jamaican funk driving the structure and citrus brightening the finish. Early printed versions vary widely, but the drink’s essence stays constant: rum, lime, and sugar balanced to taste.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz Jamaican rum
- • 1 oz lime
- • 1 oz simple syrup
- • 2 dashes Angostura
- • Soda splash
- • Mint
- • Orange slice
Did you know?
“One early formula summarized the drink as: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak,” a rhyme that became synonymous with Caribbean punch culture.”
Source:Smuggler’s Cove; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Adjust sweetness to account for the rum’s intensity.
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How to make the Planter’s Punch
- 1Add Jamaican rum, lime, simple syrup, Angostura, Soda splash, and Mint to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a tall glass
- 4Garnish with mint sprig and serve
