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.
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Pour first five ingredients into collins glass filled with ice.
Stir until glass is frosted.
Add Jamaica Rum, stir, and top with triple sec and grenadine.
Decorate with slices of orange, lemon, and pineapple, a cherry, and a sprig of mint dipped in powdered sugar.
Serve with a straw.
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.
cocktail jigger · bar spoon · citrus juicer or hand squeezer
Light rum provides a clean, neutral base while Jamaica rum adds deeper, more robust molasses and funk notes that define the punch's character.
Yes—combine the rums, citrus juices, pineapple juice, triple sec, and grenadine in a pitcher up to 2 hours before serving, then pour over ice.
Fresh-squeezed citrus is strongly recommended for bright, balanced flavor; bottled juice will taste flat and one-dimensional.
Serve in a Collins glass or punch cup filled with ice for a traditional presentation.
If the punch tastes too tart, add a small splash of simple syrup; if too sweet, increase citrus juice slightly.
