Planter's Punch

A classic rum punch with lime, sweetness, and bitters.

IBA ClassicClassicRumTropicalCitrusStrong
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

  1. Add dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
  5. Add a splash of soda water if you want it lighter.

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