Rum Punch

Name: Ladies' Night Rum Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 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)

Rum punch is a crowd pleasing cocktail full of citrus, grenadine, and spiced rum. It’s refreshingly fruity and perfect for a party, girl’s night, or a summer get together!

A glass of rum punch garnished with orange and lime wedges.

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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, lots of food and drinks. As Leslie would say, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas!”

When trying to decide what to make for a ladies only party, my mind immediately went to a fruity cocktail. And let me tell you, this rum punch is fruity, fun, and goes down (dangerously) smooth.

Remember to drink responsibly and stick with your girlfriends!

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 for a solo night at home.

Three glasses of rum punch and a cutting board with slices of citrus fruit.

Ingredients

Dark spiced rum
Orange juice
Pineapple Juice
Lime juice
Grenadine
Angostura bitters
Orange and lime wedges, optional

How to make rum punch cocktail

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.
If making this for a crowd, combine all ingredients in a large pitcher (affiliate link) or punch bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use, then serve over ice.

Top Tips

The best rum for cocktails

You can choose any rum that’s available to you, but I recommend using good-quality dark spiced rum, like Sailor Jerry or Kraken.

How to serve rum punch cocktail

Rum punch is typically served in a high-ball or hurricane glass. If you’re making it for a crowd, serve it in a punch bowl or large pitcher.

How to make an ice ring

If serving your punch in a punch bowl, an ice ring can help keep it cool without watering it down too quickly. You can easily make one by freezing water in a bundt pan. Consider adding citrus slices or edible flowers to give it a pretty look!

How to store

Leftover punch can be kept covered in the refrigerator for about 3 days. I seriously doubt there will be any leftovers though!

Tips for customization

Add a splash of club soda or seltzer water
Make it a mocktail by leaving out the rum and adding ginger ale or citrus soda instead
Garnish with fresh mint or maraschino cherries
Leave out the bitters for a sweeter drink
Try other fruit juices such as passion fruit or mango

FAQ

What is rum punch?

Rum punch is a cocktail that consists of rum, citrus, and sugar. It’s believed to have originated in England, but eventually made its way to the Caribbean where it took on a more tropical flavor due to the locally available produce. This recipe is very similar to Planter’s Punch, another fruity rum-based drink.

How long does rum punch last?

This recipe can be made 24 hours in advance, however, do not add any fresh fruit garnishes or ice until just before serving.

What is grenadine?

Grenadine is a red non-alcoholic syrup made from pomegranate juice. It has a sweet, slightly tart flavor, and is commonly used in cocktails and mocktails.

Two glasses of rum punch and a bowl of sliced oranges and limes.

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a glass of rum punch on a wood table with cut limes and oranges

Ladies’ Night Rum Punch

This crowd pleasing rum punch (also known as planter's punch) is fruity, refreshing, and full of citrus flavor.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Lindsay Moe

Ingredients

▢ 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
▢ ½ cup grenadine
▢ ¼ cup Angostura bitters
▢ Ice mold, (I froze water in a bundt pan)
▢ Orange and lime wedges for garnish, optional

Instructions

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.

Notes

To make rum punch for one:

2 ½ ounces dark spiced rum
2 ounces orange juice
1 ½ ounces pineapple juice
Squeeze of lime juice
¼ ounce grenadine
Dash of Angustora bitters, optional
Orange and lime wedges for garnish, optional

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

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Ladies’ Night Rum Punch

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How to make rum punch cocktail