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Planter’s Punch #3
Planter’s Punch #3 is a vibrant tropical cocktail featuring dark rum balanced by bright citrus juices and sweet syrups. It is a sour and refreshing drink, perfect for warm summer days, beach parties, or backyard gatherings. This version layers rich fruit flavors with a hint of aromatic bitters on top, offering a complex yet approachable flavor profile for home bartenders.
- GlassHurricane glass
- MethodShake
- Time3 min
- Strength≈ 9% ABV
How to make a Planter’s Punch #3
Shake it in a hurricane glass with ice cubes. About 3 minutes.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, grenadine, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Pour into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Add 3 or 4 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Bartender’s tips
- For a stronger punch, you can substitute the dark rum with overproof rum.
- If you do not have fresh lemons, lime juice works as an excellent substitute.
- To get the best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices rather than bottled versions.
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★ 4.6 · 584 ratingsPlanter’s Punch #3 questions
Which rum is best for Planter's Punch #3?
Dark rum is the standard choice for this recipe to provide a rich, molasses-like base, but you can use overproof rum for a stronger drink.
How strong is this cocktail?
Planter’s Punch #3 has an alcohol by volume of about 9%, making it a relatively mild and easy-to-sip tropical drink.
Can I substitute the lemon juice?
Yes, you can substitute the 20 ml of lemon juice with an equal amount of fresh lime juice to maintain the sour profile.