Which famous cocktail has Jamaican rum pineapple juice orange juice lemon grenadine syrup and a dash of Angostura?
the Planter’s Punch
From research on the interwebs (aka wikipedia), the Planter’s Punch originates from the Caribbean, probably Jamaica and it is made of dark rum, lemon juice, equal parts of orange juice and pineapple juice, Grenadine syrup and a dash of Angostura bitters.
Why is it called Planters punch?
The most romantic links the drink to the Charleston area of South Carolina. The city was named after Charles I, who dedicated the space to plantation workers and their families. It is thought that the drink was created by a Jamaican planter’s wife, who wanted to make a drink that would quench the thirsty workers.
What should you mix rum with?
The first of the good mixers for rum is tonic water. Adding tonic water to a well-aged rum creates a beautifully refreshing beverage. You can use 1 part rum with 4 parts tonic with an additional slice of lemon. First, fill a highball glass with ice and pour in your rum of choice with tonic and shake well.
Who invented Planters Punch?
However, poetry recipes were in vogue when the Planter’s Punch was invented in the West Indies, specifically in Jamaica, probably somewhere between the late 18th-century to early 19th-century. The rum, citrus, and simple syrup concoction was prepared for workers to help them keep cool in the scorching Caribbean heat.
What is in a hurricane drink?
Half part Over proofed rum
Lemon juiceOne part Dark rumOne part Light rumPassion fruit syrup
Hurricane/Ingredients
How do you make a planter punch?
Pour the rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top with club soda, if you like, and garnish with seasonal fruits. Serve and enjoy. There are no rules when it comes to garnishing the planter’s punch.
What kind of rum is used to make a planter’s punch?
Though the dark rum adds a richness to the background, a light rum will work just fine. Spiced and flavored rums can also give the drink a new twist. If you want to skip the rum, you can make a nonalcoholic planter’s punch that is quite tasty as well. Instead of grenadine, pour 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice and 1/4 ounce simple syrup.
Where did planter’s Punch come from?
Several accounts credit the Planter’s Punch to Myers’s Rum. The Jamaican rum brand sold a Planter’s Punch Rum to be used specifically in the cocktail, and this product helped to popularize the recipe among drinkers. The cocktail was fashionable in the United States through the 1960s, until the Tiki craze began to subside.
What can I substitute for grenadine in a planter’s punch?
If you want to skip the rum, you can make a nonalcoholic planter’s punch that is quite tasty as well. Instead of grenadine, pour 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice and 1/4 ounce simple syrup. Lime juice works as well, though it changes the flavor. You can also use any other fruit syrup, such as strawberry, raspberry, or a tart sour mix.