Planter's Punch No. 2

Name: Planter's Punch No. 2 Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Juice of a Lime; 1/2 Juice of a Lemon; 1/2 Juice of Orange; 1 tsp Pineapple Juice; 2 oz Light Rum; 1 oz Jamaica Rum; 2 dash Triple Sec; 1 dash Grenadine

Planter's Punch No. 2 is a tropical rum cocktail that balances light and Jamaica rum with fresh citrus juices, pineapple, and a touch of triple sec and grenadine for depth and color.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

1 Juice of a Lime
1/2 Juice of a Lemon

1/2 Juice of Orange

1 tsp Pineapple Juice

2 oz Light Rum

1 oz Jamaica Rum

2 dash Triple Sec

1 dash Grenadine

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Instructions

1
Pour first five ingredients into collins glass filled with ice.
2
Stir until glass is frosted.
3
Add Jamaica Rum, stir, and top with triple sec and grenadine.
4
Decorate with slices of orange, lemon, and pineapple, a cherry, and a sprig of mint dipped in powdered sugar.
5
Serve with a straw.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use freshly squeezed citrus juices—the lime, lemon, and orange provide the backbone of flavor and cannot be replicated with bottled juice.
Measure the rum carefully: the 2:1 ratio of light to Jamaica rum ensures the Jamaica rum enriches without overpowering.
Add grenadine last and pour slowly so it settles at the bottom, creating visual depth and a sweet finish.
Chill your glassware beforehand and serve over crushed or cubed ice to keep the drink cold and properly diluted.

Substitutions

Light Rum → Aged white rum (slightly more flavor, similar proof)
Jamaica Rum → Dark overproof rum (use ½ oz; much higher ABV)
Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao (drier or sweeter citrus note)
Pineapple Juice → Fresh pineapple juice or coconut rum (tropical character shift)

Storage & make-ahead

Mix the punch components in a pitcher up to 2 hours in advance; add ice and serve fresh. Leftover mixed punch is not recommended due to dilution and juice oxidation.