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 Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum

Planter's Punch No. 2 is a balanced citrus-forward rum cocktail that combines lime, lemon, orange, and pineapple juices with Old Mr. Boston rum for a refreshing tropical drink.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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

1/2 Juice of Orange

1 tsp Pineapple Juice

2 oz Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum

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Instructions

1
Pour above into 16 oz.
2
glass, well filled with shaved ice.
3
stir until glass is frosted.
4
Then add 1 oz.
5
Jamaica Rum.
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and top with 1/4 teaspoon Old Mr.
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Boston Curacao.
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Decorate with slice of orange, lemon, pineapple and a cherry, also sprig of mint dipped in powdered sugar.
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Serve with straws.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Squeeze citrus immediately before mixing to preserve brightness and prevent oxidation.
Use a jigger to measure rum precisely at 2 oz for proper spirit-to-juice balance; underpouring weakens the drink significantly.
Chill the glass with ice before serving to maintain temperature and prevent dilution from warm glassware.
Stir ingredients with ice until well-chilled, then strain into a fresh ice-filled glass to avoid over-dilution.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum → Bacardi or Mount Gay rum (similar aged Caribbean profile)
Fresh pineapple juice → unsweetened canned pineapple juice (note: may taste slightly more processed and less bright)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served fresh immediately after mixing; store unmixed citrus juices refrigerated up to 24 hours.

Equipment

jigger · bar spoon · cocktail shaker or mixing glass

Common Questions

Can I make Planter's Punch No. 2 ahead of time?

Mix the citrus and pineapple juices in advance and refrigerate, but combine with rum and serve immediately over ice for best flavor and carbonation if using any sparkling element.

What type of rum works best for this punch?

Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum or similar aged Caribbean-style rum provides the authentic flavor; avoid overproof or spiced varieties unless substituting intentionally.