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 citrus-heavy rum punch that combines lime, lemon, orange and pineapple juice with aged rum for a balanced, tropical cocktail. The blend of four juices creates complex acidity and natural sweetness.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

View original recipe

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, and top with 1/4 teaspoon Curacao.
6
Decorate with slice of orange, lemon, pineapple and a cherry, also sprig of mint dipped in powdered sugar.
7
Serve with straws.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Squeeze citrus fresh immediately before mixing to preserve brightness and prevent oxidation
Chill all ingredients beforehand; serve over fresh ice to maintain the punch's balance without over-dilution
Use a jigger to measure the rum precisely—2 oz is critical to the citrus-to-spirit ratio
Stir gently after combining all ingredients to integrate the pineapple juice without losing carbonation if served with soda

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum → gold rum or light aged rum (maintains sweetness and body)
Fresh lime juice → fresh lemon juice with an extra 0.25 oz (increases acidity; adjust to taste)
Pineapple juice → 1 tsp fresh pineapple purée or nectar (adds texture and intensity)

Storage & make-ahead

Planter's Punch No. 2 is best served fresh. Pre-mixed punch (juices and rum only, no ice) keeps refrigerated up to 24 hours before flavors begin to fade.

Equipment

cocktail jigger · citrus juicer or reamer · bar spoon or stirring spoon · strainer (optional, for fine pulp)

Common Questions

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

Yes. Mix the juices and rum up to 4 hours ahead, then chill. Serve over ice. Pre-made batches are best consumed within 24 hours.

What type of rum works best for this recipe?

Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum is specified in the original recipe. Any aged or gold rum with similar body and molasses notes will work as a substitute.

How do I balance the citrus flavors?

The ratio uses equal lime and lemon (1 oz each), half orange juice (0.5 oz), and minimal pineapple (1 tsp). Taste and adjust citrus to preference before serving.