Planter's Spiced Rum Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

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A tropical, balanced rum punch with rich dark rum, freshly squeezed citrus, and warming spices reminiscent of early 20th century Caribbean flavors. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark aged rum, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz dark aged rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz fresh orange juice
3/4 oz demerara simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water with demerara sugar)
3 dashes Angostura bitters
a pinch ground cinnamon
as needed crushed ice
for garnish orange twist
for garnish fresh mint sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with crushed ice and pour in 2 oz dark aged rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 3/4 oz demerara simple syrup.
Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Step 4: Fill a tall Collins glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the mixture over the top.
Step 5: Garnish with a large orange twist expressed over the drink to release oils and rest it on the rim.
Step 6: Add a fresh mint sprig tucked beside the orange twist for aroma and color.