Description
A classic tropical cocktail with dark and amber rum, pineapple, orange, lime, and grenadine, plus bitters and a garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ ounces dark rum
- 1 ounce amber rum
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce grenadine
- ½ ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange slice, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Chill a hurricane glass or large highball glass in the freezer for a few minutes. Alternatively, fill with ice while preparing the drink, then discard the ice.
- Combine the Rums: In a cocktail shaker, pour in the dark rum and the amber rum.
- Add the Juices: Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the shaker.
- Sweeten with Grenadine: Pour in the grenadine.
- Aromatic Bitters: Add two dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Shake it Up! Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into Your Glass: Remove your chilled glass from the freezer (or discard the ice if you used that method). Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the prepared glass.
- Garnish Generously: Garnish with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and optionally, a pineapple wedge.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Rum Variations: Experiment with different types of rum, such as aged or spiced rum.
- Juice Adjustments: Adjust the amount of pineapple and orange juice to your liking.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon to the shaker.
- Make it a Mocktail: Omit the rum and replace it with an equal amount of pineapple juice or a non-alcoholic rum alternative. Add a splash of club soda for some fizz.
- Batch it Up: Multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and mix everything in a large pitcher. Add the ice just before serving to prevent dilution.
- Homemade Grenadine: For an even more authentic flavor, try making your own grenadine.
- Ice Matters: Use good quality ice. The clearer the ice, the slower it melts, which means your drink won’t get diluted as quickly. You can also use large ice cubes or spheres, which melt even slower.
- Don’t Over-Shake: While you want to shake the drink well to combine the ingredients and chill it, be careful not to over-shake it. Over-shaking can result in a watery drink.
- Presentation is Key: The way you present your Planter’s Punch can make a big difference. Use a beautiful glass, garnish generously, and take your time to make it look appealing.
- Too Sweet: If your Planter’s Punch is too sweet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice or a dash of Angostura bitters to balance the flavors. You can also reduce the amount of grenadine.
- Too Sour: If your Planter’s Punch is too sour, add a splash of pineapple juice or a small amount of simple syrup to sweeten it up.
- Too Weak: If your Planter’s Punch is too weak, add a splash of dark rum or a higher-proof rum to give it a stronger kick.
- Too Watery: If your Planter’s Punch is too watery, make sure you’re not over-shaking it and that you’re using enough ice. You can also try using larger ice cubes that melt slower.
- Not Enough Flavor: If your Planter’s Punch is lacking flavor, try adding a dash of Angostura bitters, a pinch of nutmeg, or a splash of your favorite fruit juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes