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Cocktail History
The Planter’s Punch is a vintage cocktail that is believed to have been created in the late 1800s in Jamaica. The recipe, which is most often served in a large format punch as is implied by its name, is made with a simple mixture of rum, pineapple, pomegranate syrup, and citrus juices that altogether make a great party drink for all palates.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Dark Rum: This is a type of rum made with sugarcane, spices, and alcohol that has been barrel aged for a long period of time. I used Brugal Doble Reserva Rum.
Pineapple Juice: This is the liquid juice of a pineapple. I used fresh pineapple juice.
Grenadine: This is a sweetener made with pomegranate juice and white sugar. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.
Orange Juice: This is the liquid juice of a orange. I used freshly squeezed orange juice.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.
Pineapple Wedge: This is pineapple flesh that has been cut into a wedge shape.
Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Chef’s Knife: This is used to cut larger fruits and vegetables into slices for the garnish. I used the OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Chef’s Knife.
Pineapple Corer: This is used to remove the core of the pineapple before it’s juiced. I used the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus, fruits, and vegetables. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer for the lime and the Hamilton Beach Large Juicer for the pineapple.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Sunset-like orange red hue
• Aroma: Ripe fruit with notes of pineapple and citrus
• Taste: Sweet and tart flavors with juicy orange, lime, and pineapple blending seamlessly with the rich, molasses-like depth of the dark rum and a subtle hint of spice
• Finish: Smooth, sweet pomegranate syrup with more tropical fruit notes
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I can see why this cocktail became a go-to in the tiki realm. It’s essentially just a bunch of fruit juice mixed with a bit of rum. Although certainly delicious, I really like more complexity in my tiki recipes nowadays, but I can’t knock the Planter’s Punch for its taste. Put a big bowl of this out at a summertime gathering, and guests will enjoy the heck out of it!”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks by the editors of PUNCH and Megan Krigbaum.
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Planter’s Punch
The Planter’s Punch is a vintage cocktail that is believed to have been created in the late 1800s in Jamaica. The recipe, which is most often served in a large format punch as is implied by its name, is made with a simple mixture of rum, pineapple, pomegranate syrup, and citrus juices that altogether make a great party drink for all palates.
Ingredients
Method
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Add rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, orange juice, lime juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Strain into a hurricane or tiki glass over fresh cracked ice.
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Garnish with pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
