Rum Punch

If you need a fast, delicious poolside cocktail, this rum punch is perfect for summer parties. This is one of my favorite fruity mixed drinks with rum and reminds me of Jamaica, or any sunny beach in the Caribbean!

Being that summer is hot, hot, hot, be sure to have plenty of ice on hand. You can also try our Pineapple Rum Slush!

Why this drink is always a favorite

This rum punch recipe comes straight from the Caribbean – and each island seems to have their own version of this classic cocktail. It takes us back to white sand beaches and sunny days!

What’s different about Jamaica’s version is the inclusion of lime juice and the heavy use of grenadine syrup. Feel free to skip the grenadine if you’re looking for something less sweet.

Related – You may also like to try my Ice Cream Cone Rum Chata Shots

Expert Tips and FAQs

• This recipe makes enough cocktails to almost fill a 2-quart Pitcher, about 1.5 quarts. It’s prettiest served in hurricane glasses with orange and limes slices and bright red maraschino cherries. But don’t worry, if you don’t have hurricane glasses it tastes just as good in plastic cups!
• I have taken this punch to a pool party more than once, transporting it in a big 1-gallon thermal jug! Make sure you have plenty of extra ingredients (I thread them onto drink skewers and put them into a container before I arrive), I promise people will be asking for more and more and more!
• One serving is 8-ounces, but hurricane glasses are usually 16-ounces. So keep that in mind when making these. This recipe makes 6 servings. So in other words, if you’re going to be serving this in big red Solo cups, don’t expect to get 6 full plastic cups.
• A quick note about dark rum vs. light rum. You can definitely use white or light rum, but dark rum has been aged longer and has a bolder flavor than it’s light counterparts. It’s actually more typical to find a light or white rum in mixed drinks, while dark rum is usually for sipping. Use whatever you have on hand!
• If you don’t have grenadine, you can use the liquid from the jar of maraschino cherries.

Here are the ingredients you will need

• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups gold or dark rum
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (freshly squeeze this, you won’t be disappointed!)
• 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
• Citrus slices and Maraschino cherries, garnish

How to Make a Rum Punch Cocktail

1. Prepare your garnishes beforehand by skewering citrus slices and cherries for a cute, tropical garnish and also to let guests know what flavors they will taste in their drink.

2. In a large pitcher, mix the pineapple, orange and lime juices. Add the rum and set aside.

3. For each individual serving glass, pour in one tablespoon of grenadine syrup (or simply the syrup from the maraschino cherry jar).

4. Fill the glass with ice.

5. When ready to enjoy, pour the rum punch into each glass to allow for a sunset effect. The drink will be red and the bottom and gradually fade to orange at the top.

6. Garnish and serve.

More of our favorite cocktails

• If there was ever a cocktail that belonged by the pool it’s the classic Pina Colada! Perfect for summer.
• Another summertime favorite is this Blue Mermaid Cocktail, begging to accompany you to the beach or poolside!
• Speaking of warm days, we can’t forget one of our all time favorites, White Sangria.
• If you love a good mudslide, try our pink mudslide version, akin to a White Russian.
• Enjoy a grown-up version of the classic Root Beer Float.
• And if it’s a brunch cocktail you seek, you simply cannot miss our Mimosas!
• Another classic cocktail favorite of ours is the Long Island Iced Tea.
• This Blue Hawaiian Mai Tai cocktail is a fruity blend of two popular tropical drinks and is perfect for summer, pool parties, and cookouts!
• Wine slushies are a tasty summer cocktail that you can whip up in a few minutes, great for backyard cookouts or summer parties!
• The Blue Lagoon Cocktail is a citrusy 3 ingredient summertime drink that’s fun to sip on poolside or on the patio.
• Need a refreshing, tropical drink this summer? A Coconut Mojito is fun to make, only needs a few ingredients, and is perfect for a hot day!
• Tropical Rum Punch is quick and easy to make, with no sugar added. It’s a party in a glass!

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Rum Punch

Fresh fruit juices, rum, and grenadine make this rum punch one of our favorite summer mixed drinks. Served in hurricane glasses with a cute umbrella, it just screams summer party.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Caribbean

Servings: 6 (8-oz) cocktails

10 minutes mins

Calories: 247

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups pineapple juice
• ▢ 2 cups orange juice
• ▢ 1 ½ cups gold or dark rum
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ▢ 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup

Garnishes

• ▢ Citrus slices
• ▢ Maraschino cherries

Things You'll Need

• ▢
  2 quart pitcher
• ▢
  Hurricane glasses
• ▢
  Cocktail picks
• ▢
  Cocktail umbrellas

Before You Begin

• This recipe makes enough cocktails to almost fill a 2-quart Pitcher, about 1.5 quarts. 
• I have taken this punch to a pool party more than once, transporting it in a big 1-gallon thermal jug! Make sure you have plenty of extra ingredients (I thread them onto drink skewers and put them into a container before I arrive), I promise people will be asking for more and more and more!
• One serving is 8-ounces, but hurricane glasses are usually 16-ounces. So keep that in mind when making these. This recipe makes 6 servings. So in other words, if you're going to be serving this in big red Solo cups, don't expect to get 6 full plastic cups.
• A quick note about dark rum vs. light rum. You can definitely use white or light rum, but dark rum has been aged longer and has a bolder flavor than it's light counterparts. It's actually more typical to find a light or white rum in mixed drinks, while dark rum is usually for sipping. Use whatever you have on hand!
• If you don't have grenadine, you can use the liquid from the jar of maraschino cherries. 

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, mix the pineapple, orange and lime juices. Add the rum and set aside.
• For each individual serving glass, pour in one Tablespoon of grenadine syrup. Fill the glass with ice.
• Prepare your garnishes beforehand by skewering citrus slices and cherries on toothpicks or cocktail sticks.
• When ready to enjoy, pour the rum punch into each glass to allow for a sunset effect.
• Garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(8-oz) glass | Calories: 247cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post originally appeared here on July 5, 2016 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.