Rum Punch

There’s nothing like a fruity poolside drink in the warm weather, but I also adore a tropical cocktail in the cooler months. It reminds me of a tropical vacation. Which is why we love to serve it during the holidays for all our gatherings!

With a mix of rums and fruit juices, this classic drink will be the centerpiece of any amazing summer celebration. While this is a single-serving recipe, you can also make it in a large format for a group. 

This delicious rum punch can use any kind of rum, as well as any fruity juices. It’s an amazingly customizable cocktail.

No matter what time of year, this easy recipe is a big hit at gatherings as much as it is perfect to sip on the couch in the living room with some snacks and shows.

With simple ingredients and an equally simple formula, this fruity drink is the best way to bring the tropics to your table.

Rum Punch Recipe

Common Questions about Rum Punch

What is rum punch?

Rum punch is a mixture of different rums and fruit juices to create a pretty, fruity cocktail. The drink is served chilled, rather than adding ice.

What is the best rum for rum punch?

You can use virtually any rum for rum punch. While we prefer a mix of light and dark, you can use all of one or the other. You can also substitute with flavored or spiced versions. 

How far in advance can you make punch?

The ideal amount of time to prepare punch ahead is 24 hours.

Making Rum Punch Ahead of Time

If you want to make a large batch of rum punch, store it in the refrigerator without added ice until ready to serve.

How Can I Make this for a Crowd?

If you want to make this to fill a pitcher or a punch bowl for a party – it is super simple to do. See below for the measurements to do just that.

Awesome Holiday Drinks to Try

• Instant Pot Apple Cider
• Holiday Party Punch
• Bourbon Apple Cider
• Thanksgiving Punch
• Instant Pot Apple Cider
• Crockpot Cranberry Cider

Storage

Refrigerator: Store leftover rum punch in the fridge in a large pitcher for a few days. 

Freezing: It is not recommended to freeze rum punch.

Tips For The Best Rum Punch

• Make sure all of the ingredients are cold on a hot day. It helps to keep the rum in the freezer before preparing the punch. 
• Shake for plenty of time to make sure all of the ingredients are incorporated. 
• Using fresh juice will help to build more flavor.
• Choose high-quality liquor — don’t skimp with low quality to expect the fruit flavors to overcome it.
• If preparing a large batch ahead, don’t add ice to the pitcher or punch bowl — it will dilute it.

Ingredients

• Pineapple juice
• White rum
• Dark rum
• Orange juice
• Lime juice
• Grenadine
• Ice

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Strainer
• Glassware

How to Make Rum Punch

1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with a strainer. 
2. Cap the shaker before shaking the mixture vigorously.
3. Take the cap off. Leave the strainer on (or add on if your shaker doesn’t have an attachment you can use while shaking).
4. Pour the cocktail through the strainer into a tiki-style glass or your glassware of choice.
5. If you don’t have a shaker, just give the mixture a really good stir.
6. Garnish with sliced fruit on the glass or a skewer including a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, pineapple slice, and orange slices dunked into the cocktail. For more booziness, soak the fruit in rum for a few hours before skewering.

What to Serve With Rum Punch

• Jerk chicken
• Jamaican beef patties
• Seafood
• Ham and pineapple skewers
• Fruit salad
• Grilled cookout foods (hot dogs, hamburgers)
• Hawaiian pizza

Why You Should Make This Rum Punch Recipe

• Easy – This drink comes together quickly with only a few steps and a handful of ingredients. It’s a perfect poolside quick cocktail.
• Customizable – You can make your own version of this drink by combining fruity flavors in different ways or substituting the liquors.
• Party-ready – Hosting a large gathering? You can easily multiply the measurements as necessary to make a large batch.
• Tropical – This is the best summertime drink to take you away to the tropics (if only in your mind!).

Variations and Add-ins

• Ice cubes – Try freezing fruit juice into cubes and using it to keep the drink cool if sipping outside. On hot days it will help to keep the cocktail cool while retaining that fruity flavor. 
• Coconut rum – Make this cocktail even more tropical by replacing some or all of the light rum with coconut rum. 
• Spiced rum – Switch out the dark rum for a spicier version to add another layer of flavor. 

• Liquor – Substitute your favorite liquor for some of all of the rum. 
• Flavored liqueur – Use liqueurs like Grand Marnier, 99 bananas, or any fruity-flavored Schnapps.
• Juices – Switch up or add in any juices that you prefer. Lemon, guava, passionfruit, and pomegranate juice are a few choices.

• Fizziness – Add a lemon-lime soda, ginger beer, or sparkling water, or another sparkling beverage to add some fizz.
• Coconut extract – Impart coconut flavor with just a couple of drops of extract. 
• Garnish – Add food coloring to sugar – or mix it with a brightly colored juice). Then, dip the rim of the glass into it for a pretty presentation.

• Presentation – Hollow out a pineapple and serve the cocktail from it.
• Angostura bitters – Trying including bitters to add a little extra flavor.
• Sugar syrup – If you want some more sweetness, add some simple syrup.

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