What does a planter's punch taste like?
A planter's punch tastes like a richer, darker rum punch: deep molasses rum with lime, a little sweetness and a dash of bitters, fruity but not candy sweet.
Planter's punch
dark rum, lime and spice
Planter's punch is a classic Jamaican-style rum punch built on dark, funky rum, lime, sugar or grenadine and a few dashes of Angostura bitters, served over lots of ice. The dark rum gives it molasses, brown sugar and a little ripe banana, and the bitters add a warm clove and cinnamon edge. Many bars add pineapple or orange juice, which makes it fruitier and sweeter. Compared with a generic rum punch, it usually tastes more like rum and less like juice. It's tall, cold and dangerously easy to drink.
Where you’ll see it
On tiki and classic cocktail menus and at Caribbean bars, served tall over crushed or cubed ice with fruit and a cherry. Recipes vary a lot, so the menu description helps.
Order it if you want a tropical drink that actually tastes like rum.
Quick questions
- What is the difference between rum punch and planter's punch?
- Planter's punch is a specific style of rum punch, usually with dark Jamaican rum and Angostura bitters. Generic rum punch is often lighter and juicier.
- What rum goes in a planter's punch?
- Traditionally dark Jamaican rum, which is rich and a bit funky. Some bars use a blend of rums.