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!

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?

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.

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

• 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.

Add the dark rum.

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

Brighten the flavor with some lemon juice.

Sweeten this drink with some simple syrup.

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

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

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.

More Summer Drink Recipes

• Watermelon Sangria
• Strawberry Popsicle Prosecco Drink
• Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail
• Strawberry Paloma Drink
• Orange Pineapple Rum Punch

What do you think of this quenching punch recipe? What would you serve with a glass of this? Let me know in the comment section below. 

If you share across social media, make sure to tag #aclassictwist, so I can see your beautiful creation come to life!

Happy sipping, friends!

Planter’s Punch Recipe

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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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Hey there, and welcome back, friends.

You are in for a refreshing drink!

Coconut Coolers

A sweet and refreshing summer drink. These coconut coolers are simple to whip up and will take you to a tropical island immediately! Easy dairy-free cooler recipe.

These coconut coolers are a sweet combination of coconut milk, coconut cream, and some ice. You can enjoy them with some rum or leave them as a non-alcoholic cooler. 

I was inspired by a drink the hubs and I had when ate at P.F Chang’s and I had one of their coconut cooler drinks and it was delicious!!

A little sweet for my taste but I loved the heavy coconut flavors and I decided to replicate it at home. 

Simple, easy, and yet refreshing on a hot humid day. They are now my go-to drink these days as it is so easy to whip up and I can get all my coconut fix in a jiffy.

They are easy to customize as well. Try adding fresh fruit toppings, mixing in pineapple juice for a more tropical flavor or heck add some rum to get the party started.

I just kept things simple … added a few chopped strawberries in this batch for a pop of color. But feel to free to make these your own and enjoy some coconut-loving coolers.

Coconut Cooler Ingredients

• coconut milk
• coconut cream
• some rum (optional)
• garnish like fresh strawberries

How to Make Coconut Coolers

Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more coconut cream if you want it sweeter.

Divide ice cubes into three glasses. Add rum to glasses if using. Top glasses with coconut mixture.

Garnish with strawberries. 

More Summer Drinks

• Peach Rose Sangria
• Blood Orange Cocktail
• Tequila Sunrise
• Strawberry Paloma
• Pineapple Orange Rum Punch

What do you think of this refreshing coconut cooler recipe? What would you serve with these coolers? Let me know in the comment section below. 

If you share across social media, make sure to tag #aclassictwist, so I can see your beautiful creation come to life!

Enjoy your summer, friends!

Coconut Cooler Recipe

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Yield: 3 drinks

Coconut Coolers

A sweet and refreshing summer drink. These coconut coolers are simple to whip up and will take you to a tropical island immediately! Easy dairy-free cooler recipe.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
• 1/4 cup coconut cream (or more to taste)
• 3 tablespoons rum (optional)
• Garnish: fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more coconut cream if you want it sweeter.
2. Divide ice cubes into three glasses. Add rum to glasses if using. Top glasses with coconut mixture. Garnish with strawberries. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

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