This Rum Punch is full of fun citrus flavors and is perfect for a party or ladies’ night!
Are you familiar with Galentine’s Day?
February 13th (also known as Galentine’s Day) is a day to celebrate female friendship. It started hilariously on the show Parks and Recreation, when Leslie Knope threw a celebration for her gal pals.
There were thoughtful, handmade gifts, plenty of compliments, and of course, plenty to eat. As Leslie would say, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus fritattas!”
I’m so excited to be taking part in a Galentine’s Day party today! A bunch of great bloggers have gotten together to share recipes with you perfect for celebrating female friendships.
While we unfortunately don’t have any fritattas, we do have a heck of a good spread. Make sure you scroll down to the end of the post and visit all of the other delicious treats coming to the party!
When trying to decide what to make for a ladies only party, my mind immediately went to a fruity cocktail. Most men have a problem with a brightly colored drink that has a piece of fruit hanging off the side. And let me tell you, this rum punch is fruity, fun, and goes down (dangerously) smooth.
Drink responsibly, people, and stick with your girlfriends! Even though Galentine’s Day is traditionally a brunch affair, I still think this drink is acceptable. Kind of like a mimosa with rum…
I love making a signature house cocktail when a lot of people are coming over. It saves a lot of time spent choosing and mixing drinks, plus it makes for a fun memory. Every time you make that drink you’ll think of the special occasion you made it for originally.
I’ve included two recipes here. One makes twenty four servings (which I would say is enough for 8-12 actual people) and the other is for a single serving. This way you can recreate it on a night at home (or if you’re alone for Galentine’s/Valentine’s, awww).
Be sure to join the party by visiting all of these delicious blogs! You can also follow our Galentine’s Day pinterest board and follow the hashtag #GalentinesDayParty on social media!
Galentine’s Day Drinks
Blood Orange Bourbon Fizz with Fried Sage from Lauren of Climbing Grier Mountain
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Martini from Shanna of Pineapple and Coconut
Galentine’s Day Brunch
Sweet Potato Cornmeal Waffles with Bourbon Cream and Pecan Butter from Susan of Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Chocolate Dipped Donuts from Angie of Big Bear’s Wife
Lemon and Ginger Scones from Lauren of Healthy. Delicious.
Beet, Blood Orange, and Chèvre Salad from Lori of Foxes Love Lemons
Galentine’s Day Desserts
Piña Colada Cupcakes from Courtney of Neighborfood
Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Bars from Marly of Namely Marly
Banana Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting from Nancy of Gotta Get Baked
One Layer Fudge Cake from Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Double Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Whipped Vanilla Creme Fraiche from Cynthia of Two Red Bowls
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream with Candied Bacon Bits from Steph of Girl Versus Dough
Fruity Dessert Pizza from Morgan of Peaches Please
Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Pecan Bites (Gluten Free!) from Karen of The Food Charlatan
DIY Cheesecake Parfait Bar from Heather of Heather’s Dish
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If you're drinking alone, this rum punch is your best option!
- 2 1/2 ounces dark spiced rum
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
- Squeeze of lime juice
- 1/4 ounce grenadine
- Dash of Angostura bitters optional
- Orange and lime wedges for garnish optional
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Fill a tall glass with 3 or 4 ice cubes. Add rum, juices, grenadine, and bitters. Stir together with a straw and garnish with orange and lime wedges if desired.
Adapted from Winter Cocktails
This Rum Punch is full if bright citrus flavor!
- 2 750 mL bottles dark spiced rum
- 3 cups fresh squeezed orange juice strained and chilled
- 2 cups pineapple juice chilled
- 1 cup fresh lime juice strained and chilled
- 1/2 cup grenadine
- 1/4 cup Angostura bitters
- Ice mold I froze water in a bundt pan
- Orange and lime wedges for garnish optional
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In a large punch bowl, stir together rum, juices, grenadine, and bitters. Slide in ice mold. Garnish individual glasses with orange and lime wedges if desired.
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
This is absolutely GORGEOUS Lindsay! I’ve never wanted to eat an orange (or lime, for that matter) so bad in my life! Happy Galentine’s Day to you my friend! 🙂
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you Karen! Happy Galentine’s Day to you as well!
Heather || Heather's Dish says
Um, HELLO instant vacation! I could live on rum punch… 🙂
Lindsay Moe says
That would be the life!
Liz says
Lindsay, this looks perfect for any gathering! What a gorgeous cocktail!
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you Liz!
Marly says
What a beautiful cocktail! Obviously a ladies night party at your house would be the best! (Don’t tell any of the other ladies I said that.) 😉
Lindsay Moe says
Haha, thanks Marly! It definitely wouldn’t be much of a party without your delicious dessert to round it out!
B says
I’ve never heard of Galentine’s Day, great idea to celebrate with girlfriends! This cocktail looks so good, I can’t wait to make it!
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you, I don’t think it will disappoint!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Yum! I love this!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Lauren!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I love the colors in these Lindsay! The photos here are gorgeous. Pretty much a brightly colored drink with a piece of fruit hanging off the side is the only kind of cocktail I like. 🙂 I am so glad you could join the party today. Wish we could share a few rounds of this drink together!
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you Courtney! And thanks for organizing the party! Let’s make this drink a priority the next time we’re in the same room!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
This is so beautiful, Lindsay! I’m so glad I’ve found your blog through our Galantine’s Day party! You are right that most men do NOT enjoy fruity drinks. I have a sangria party every summer, and all the men might have one glass (so they don’t hurt my feelings?) and then switch to beer. Oh well, more fruity alcohol for the ladies. It never seems to be a problem 😉
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you Lori! I’m glad to have found you as well. And I’m coming to your sangria party this summer!!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
You’re in. As long as you like badminton. I force everybody to play endless badminton. With sangria in one hand, of course.
cynthia says
I am in LOVE with this rum punch! I could just sit and stare at these photos all day — so vibrant and bright and the absolute opposite of the weather outside. Such a perfect recipe for Galentine’s Day 😉 thanks so much for sharing!
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you Cynthia! I’m in love with it too, I can’t stop drinking it! That might be a problem. 😉
Shanna @ pineapple and coconut says
Such a stunning cocktail!! Love your pics and I am all for a ladies rum punch!!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Shanna! It was fun partying with you!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
I’ll cheers to that!! So glad we got to “virtually hang”:)
Lindsay Moe says
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who wanted a drink for brunch! It was fun partying with you!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love the color of this punch! It’s my favorite color actually! Happy Galentines Day!!!
Lindsay Moe says
Yay! Happy Galentine’s Day to you too!
Susan says
Brunch is just an excuse to drink before noon. 🙂 I love your rum punch, love that the only sweetener is just juice and that you use dark rum (my favorite)! Going on my list for sure!
Lindsay Moe says
Haha, it does have orange juice, so it’s acceptable for any time, right?!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Ummm…is it ok to admit that the larger batch is the perfect amount for me? 😉 This punch is amazing! Rum is one of my fave alcohols (I always have it at home) and you’re right, a cocktail is perfect for parties (even parties of one). Your photos are fabulous. I’m feeling awfully thirsty right now! Happy Galentine’s Day, Lindsay!
Lindsay Moe says
Haha, it actually makes 24 “servings” which I took it upon myself to assume would be appropriate for half that number of people. Thanks for all the kind words!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
This drink? I want to go to there.
Morgan @ Peaches, Please says
“2 750 mL bottles dark spiced rum ” – a dangerous (and excellent) start to any evening. Ha.
Lindsay Moe says
Haha, definitely!