Recipes for Planter's Punch vary, but at its core this Jamaican cocktail is a simple rum based drink that's sweet and tangy with "a touch of spice to make it nice". This recipe for Planter's Punch uses minimal ingredients to highlight the flavors of Jamaican rum while staying true to the cocktail's historical roots.
- 2 ounces rum
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1/4 ounce allspice dram
- 2 dashes of bitters
- 1/4 ounce grenadine (optional, layered on bottom of glass)
- For garnish: lime wheel (fresh mint sprig)
Add ingredients, except grenadine, to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake until contents are well chilled.
Layer grenadine in the bottom of a highball glass.
Strain cocktail over ice.
Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.
Calories: 246kcal Carbohydrates: 26g Protein: 0.1g Fat: 0.04g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g Sodium: 16mg Potassium: 52mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 22g Vitamin A: 14IU Vitamin C: 9mg Calcium: 7mg Iron: 1mg