Planters Punch
4 minutes
Planter’s Punch is an is an IBA Official Cocktail made of a simple mixture of rum, citrus, sugar and spice. This classic drink has been quenching thirsts since the late-1800s, but its origins are murky. The cocktail has been said to have originated at the Planters Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, but actually originated in Jamaica. Recipes vary for the Planter’s Punch so feel free to give the drink your personal spin.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 3 ounce Dark rum | |
| 1 ounce Simple syrup | |
| 3/4 ounce Lime juice | |
| 1 teaspoon Grenadine | |
| 3 dash Angostura bitters | |
| 1 splash Club soda | |
| 1 garnish Mint spring |
Instructions
1.
Add the dark rum, simple syrup, lime juice, grenadine and bitters into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
2.
Strain into a Collins glass over crushed ice, and top with a splash of club soda.
3.
Garnish with a mint sprig.
4.
Serve and enjoy!
