Planter's Punch
A classic rum punch with lime, sweetness, and bitters.
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Highball or large rocks glass
Ice
Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools
Shaker, strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark rum Jamaican-style rum is great here.
- 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice Keeps it bright.
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup Adjust to taste.
- 2 dashes Bitters Adds depth.
- Optional splash Soda water Optional if you want it lighter.
How to make it
- Add dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker.
- Fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Add a splash of soda water if you want it lighter.
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