Planter's Punch
CLASSIC · DARK RUM

Planter's Punch

The quintessential rum punch of the Caribbean, dating back to the late 19th century - a vibrant, fruit-forward tropical classic built on the old planter's rhyme: one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.

Ingredients
Orange juice60 ml
Cocktail cherry
Pineapple slice
Glassware
Collins glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Molasses / dark syrup · Honey · Lime · Orange · Pineapple

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the dark rum, orgeat syrup, orange juice, and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into the prepared Collins glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Float 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top by gently shaking them over the surface - do not stir.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a wedge or slice of fresh pineapple. Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The classic planter's rhyme - one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak - is the original formula behind this drink, making it one of the earliest documented cocktail ratios. For added depth and authenticity, swap a portion of the dark rum for an overproof Jamaican rum such as Wray & Nephew.

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