Planter's Punch No. 2 is a Golden Age rum cocktail blending light and Jamaica rum with fresh citrus, pineapple juice, and a hint of grenadine, garnished with citrus slices, cherry, and sugared mint.
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Stir first five ingredients in ice-filled Collins glass until glass is
Add Jamaican rum, stir, and top with triple sec and grenadine.
Garnish with fruit and mint.
Serve with a straw.
Mix punch in batches without ice and refrigerate up to 4 hours; build individual drinks with fresh ice and garnish immediately before service.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger or measuring spoon · bar spoon · citrus juicer
Light rum provides a clean, neutral base that lets the citrus shine, while Jamaica rum adds deeper molasses and funky notes. Together they create complexity and balance.
Mix the liquid ingredients up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate, but add ice and garnish immediately before serving to keep the drink cold and the fruit fresh.
Always use fresh-squeezed lime and lemon juice—bottled loses acidity and flavor. Fresh orange juice is essential for the punch's balance and sweetness.
Gently dip the mint into superfine sugar just before serving to coat lightly without bruising the leaves, which releases oils and improves aroma.
Triple sec adds subtle orange complexity. Curaçao or Cointreau work as direct swaps; omitting it slightly changes the profile but the drink remains balanced.
