Tropical Rum Punch
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Tropical Rum Punch
Description
This Tropical Rum Punch combines 3 ounces of gold rum with equal parts pineapple juice and orange juice, along with grenadine and a few drops of orange or angostura bitters. The ingredients are shaken with ice to chill and then poured over ice in a tall glass where extra grenadine has been added to sink to the bottom, creating a layered effect. The drink is garnished with a twisted lime slice spearheaded with maraschino cherries, an orange slice on the rim, and a small paper umbrella for presentation.
The punch balances tropical sweetness from the pineapple and orange juices with the depth of rum and the slight bitterness from bitters and grenadine. Its vibrant color and mix of fruit and alcohol make it a festive and flavorful choice for casual or party settings.
The recipe quantities provided yield approximately 66 ounces of punch, enough for multiple servings. It can be prepared ahead in a pitcher, refrigerated, and served over ice with garnishes added just before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 oz gold rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 4 oz orange juice
- 1 tsp grenadine
- 3 drops orange bitters angostura bitters can be used instead
For Serving
- ice
- 1 1/2 tsp grenadine
- 1 half orange slice
- 1 lime twisted slice
- 2 temless maraschino cherries
- cocktail spear
- paper umbrella
Instructions
- Add the rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, 1 tsp grenadine and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake well to chill.
- Add ice to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass (or hurricane style glass), top with 1 1/2 tsp grenadine, then pour in contents of cocktail shaker.
Make Garnish
- Make the lime twist by slicing a lime thinly into rounds. Make a cut halfway through one slice, then grab both sides and twist in opposite directions. For a video tutorial, click here.
- Spear lime twist and cherries on a cocktail spear.
- Add orange slice to the side of the cocktail glass and lay the cocktail spear horizontally across the top. Add a paper umbrella and enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe yields about 66 ounces, suitable for multiple 11-ounce servings.
- Silver or white rum may substitute gold rum if preferred.
- For larger batches, mix and chill in a pitcher, stirring before serving over ice and with fresh garnishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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