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!
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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.
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
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.
This recipe can be made 24 hours in advance, however, do not add any fresh fruit garnishes or ice until just before serving.
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.
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Recipe
Ladies' Night Rum Punch
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
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.