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A glass filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with a maraschino cherry and a slice of pineapple with a bottle of rum and a cocktail shaker in the background.

Planter’s Punch is a traditional Caribbean punch made with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, and bitters. It is refreshing and delicious!

This blog post was originally posted on May 16, 2016, and has been updated with new pictures.

Hey there, and welcome back, friends.

You are in for a refreshing summer treat!

Two glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple.

Planter’s Punch originates from the Caribbean. It is made of dark rum, lemon juice, equal parts orange and pineapple juice, Grenadine syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters.

All shaken and poured over ice for a refreshing and delicious cocktail.

What’s not to like, right?

Two glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple.

I was inspired to share this classic Caribbean drink because I have fond memories of enjoying it on my honeymoon in Jamaica many years ago.

Every time I would ask the bartender at the resort to surprise me, he would throw together this tropical goodness with hints of pineapple, orange, and rum.

Three glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple.

I loved recreating this island favorite at home to serve at parties. It’s always a hit and easy to make.

As we prepare for the summer season of entertaining and relaxing, cocktails and punches are a must to stay refreshed.

Ingredients

The ingredients to make Planter's Punch.
  • fresh orange juice
  • some pineapple juice
  • dark rum (or coconut rum)
  • grenadine syrup
  • fresh lemon juice
  • simple syrup
  • a few dashes of Angostura bitters

How to Make Planter’s Punch

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all the ingredients except the bitters.

Start by pouring in the pineapple and orange juice.

A glass filled with orange juice.

Add the dark rum.

A glass filled with orange and pineapple juice with alcohol being poured into it.

Add some grenadine syrup for the beautiful Planter’s Punch color.

Grenadine syrup being poured into a glass.

Brighten the flavor with some lemon juice.

Lemon juice being poured into a glass with the ingredients for Planter's Punch.

Sweeten this drink with some simple syrup.

Simple syrup being poured into a glass with the ingredients for Planter's Punch.

Shake the cocktail shaker well for a few seconds. Pour the drink over ice into a cocktail glass.

The cocktail being poured into a tall cocktail glass.

Add the bitters and stir. Then garnish with a maraschino cherry and a fresh pineapple slice. Enjoy immediately!

A glass filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with a maraschino cherry and a slice of pineapple.

Can I Make this punch ahead of time?

Yes, you can make a pitcher of this drink ahead of time and add ice just before serving. It’s a great way to make serving this drink easy for a party.

Three glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple.

More Summer Drink Recipes

Two glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple with a bottle of rum and a cocktail shaker in the background.

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Happy sipping, friends!

Planter’s Punch Recipe

Three glasses filled with Planter's Punch and decorated with maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple.
Yield: 1

Planter's Punch

Planter's Punch is a traditional Caribbean punch with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, and bitters. This drink is refreshing and delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 parts fresh orange juice
  • 2 parts pineapple juice
  • 1 part dark rum (or coconut rum)
  • ½ part grenadine syrup
  • ½ part fresh lemon juice
  • simple syrup, to taste
  • 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all the ingredients except the bitters. Shake well for a few seconds.
  2. Pour over ice into a cocktail glass.
  3. Add the bitters and stir.
  4. Garnish with maraschino cherry and a fresh pineapple slice.
  5. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1226Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 281gFiber: 2gSugar: 249gProtein: 6g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks