Planter's Punch（プランターズ・パンチ）
Dark rum, orange, pineapple, grenadine — Jamaica's plantation poetry in a hurricane glass.
01Recipe
Recommended recipe
House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Dark rum | 45 ml |
| Orange juice | 35 ml |
| Pineapple juice | 35 ml |
| Fresh lemon juice | 20 ml |
| Grenadine | 10 ml |
| Sugar syrup | 10 ml |
| Angostura bitters | 3 dash |
Total volume (pre-dilution)
4.5 : 3.5 : 3.5 : 2 : 1 : 1
- 01
Shake all ingredients hard with ice.
- 02
Strain over fresh ice into a hurricane glass.
- 03
Garnish with the orchard.
Garnish — Cherry · Orange slice · Mint
02Taste profile
- Sweetness
- 75Strong
- Sourness*
- 89Intense
- Bitterness
- 20Light
- Fruitiness
- 80Intense
- Herbal*
- 10Faint
- Alcohol
- 35Light
- Crisp
- 55Moderate
Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.
03History
19th century — Jamaican cane plantations; Planters Hotel, Charleston printed a version in 1895. The rhyme is the recipe.
Every island has a version; every bartender has an opinion. The rhyme holds regardless.
Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.
Sources — Planters Hotel bar book (1895) · IBA The Unforgettables
04Recipe versions
Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.
- IBA Official Cocktails
International Bartenders Association · iba-web-current · Official
- Jamaican Rum45 ml
- Lime Juice15 ml
- Sugar Cane Juice30 ml
Pour all ingredients directly in a small tumbler or a typical terracotta glass. NOTE: Add dilution up to taste, it can be given by water, ice or fresh juices. — Garnish with orange zest.
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05Variations
- Origin1895 Planters Hotel specLemon, sugar, rum, ice — the minimalist original
- VariationRum PunchBigger batch, communal bowl
06The map
Ingredients
Spirits
