Planter's Punch
The Planter's Punch is a light rum tropical cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 90 out of 100
- Fruity
- 86 out of 100
- Creamy
- 14 out of 100
- Boozy
- 24 out of 100
How to make a Planter's Punch
To make a Planter's Punch, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: ⅔ oz dark rum, ⅓ oz orgeat syrup, 1⅓ oz orange juice and ⅔ oz pineapple juice.
You'll need
- Dark rum⅔ oz
- Orgeat syrup⅓ oz
- Orange juice1⅓ oz
- Pineapple juice⅔ oz
Pairs well with: Orgeat syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add dark rum, orgeat syrup, orange juice and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Orange juice and pineapple juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Planter's Punch questions
What does a Planter's Punch taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Planter's Punch?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Planter's Punch and a Bahama Mama?
Both use dark rum, orange juice and pineapple juice. The Planter's Punch adds orgeat syrup, while the Bahama Mama uses rum, Banana liqueur, grenadine and sweet and sour. The Planter's Punch is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Bahama Mama is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Bahama Mama is the stronger of the two.
Should a Planter's Punch be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: orgeat syrup, orange juice and pineapple juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How many people does a Planter's Punch serve?
This recipe makes about 0.1 liters, enough for roughly 2 glasses.
What glass do you serve a Planter's Punch in?
A highball glass.