Caribbean rum punch reflects both the bright colors and soothing energy of the tropics, and large groups of partygoers across the Caribbean often enjoy it. Now, if you're finding yourself dreaming about the many months you have left until your next vacation, take a look at these perfect sand and surf cocktail recipes that'll make even your beige carpet feel like paradise.
Caribbean Rum Punch Recipes
Combining a multitude of fruit juices and flavors with rum's spicy heat, Caribbean rum punch cocktails will not only give you a month's worth of Vitamin C in a single glass but will also give you a fun way to absorb all of the natural antioxidants found in the drink's ingredients. Moreover, any of the tropical rum cocktails with fruit juice can be transformed into a refreshing rum punch; just add a sparkling mixer like soda, wine, or champagne, and you have yourself an island party punch. Here are just a few of these party-ready punch recipes for you to try.
Classic Caribbean Rum Punch
A traditional blend of tropical flavors, this Caribbean rum punch combines rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and orange juice together to create a bright, sweet-tart taste. Specifically, this recipe makes about a pitcher's worth of punch (about four servings), so be prepared to have leftovers if you're making it for only a few people.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup banana liqueur
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- 1 cup dark rum
- Orange bitters (optional)
- Dash of nutmeg for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a 1-quart pitcher, combine spice rum, dark rum, and banana liqueur, and stir.
- Add orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple sugar, and cocktail bitters (optional). Stir well.
- Pour about eight ounces into a tall glass filled with ice and add a dash of nutmeg to garnish.
Caribbean Rum Punch by the Glass
If there's no punch bowl, is it a punch? It can be, since a traditional punch is simply a mixture of fruit juices, spices, and alcohol regardless of whether it comes in a bowl. So, if you simply want a glass of Caribbean rum punch, try this.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- ½ ounce spiced rum
- 1 ounce dark rum
- Dash of orange bitters
- Dash of nutmeg
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, simple syrup, orange juice, pineapple juice, banana liqueur, spiced and dark rum, orange bitters, and nutmeg.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with the lime wheel.
Island Party Punch
This traditional rum punch, with a twist of pina colada mix, serves approximately 32 guests and is sure to be a crowd pleasure at your next get-together.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pineapple juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- Splash grenadine
- 1 cup coconut cream
- ½ cup coconut rum
- ½ cup pineapple rum
- 1 cup dark rum
- Ice
- Spring water
- Pineapple, sliced for garnish
- Orange, sliced for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, mix the pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, coconut cream, and rum together. Add ice and chill.
- Garnish with pineapple, orange, and maraschino cherries.
- Top with spring water when it's ready to be served.
Tropical Sangria Punch
Having a cocktail that combines a tropical blend of white wine sangria made with three types of rum, brandy, and fruity wine makes for a drink that packs a punch. Since this recipe calls for so many seasonal ingredients, it's best suited to prepare this particular punch during the summer months when tropical fruits are readily available.
Ingredients
- ½ cup simple syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 2 kiwis, quartered
- ½ cup cherries
- ¼ cup pineapple rum
- ¼ cup coconut rum
- ½ cup spiced rum
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1 bottle white wine, or zinfandel
- Ginger ale
- Ice
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, add all of the ingredients, except the ginger ale, and stir well.
- Chill for about twelve hours.
- Add ice and top with ginger ale just before serving.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
Planters Party Punch
The well-known Caribbean cocktail, Planters Punch, can easily be converted into a party punch simply by multiplying the ingredients to accommodate for an increased number of estimated servings. Adding club soda will help give this tropical libation a bit of a sparkle and will also help ensure that you'll have enough punch for every guest in attendance.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce grenadine
- ½ cup lime juice
- 1½ cups orange juice
- 1½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup spiced rum
- ½ cup coconut rum
- ½ cup pineapple rum
- ¼ cup dark rum
- ¼ cup white rum
- Club soda (optional)
- Oranges, sliced for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the club soda. Mix.
- Chill the punchbowl for about twelve hours.
- Add ice and top with club soda when it's ready to be served.
- Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and enjoy.
Grape Rum Punch
If you're not particularly a huge fan of tropical flavors, then a simpler fruit rum punch will be your next favorite cocktail. Take this grape rum punch for example, with combines just a few ingredients to make enough to satisfy your next party of guests.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cups grape juice
- 3 cups spiced rum
- Ginger ale
- Ice
- Red grapes for garnish
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the lime juice, white grape juice, and spiced rum. Add ice and stir.
- Fill a glass about halfway with your mixture, and top with ginger ale.
- Garnish with a few grapes and serve.
Bring the Island Party Home With You
Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to either live in the Caribbean or have a weekly visit to the tropics penciled into their schedules. Therefore, you have to make do, and one of the easiest ways to bring that vacation feeling to your backyard is by making a big batch of Caribbean punch. Now, pull out those punch bowls that have been collecting dust in the back of your cabinets during the winter months and start slicing those pineapples because you have a punch to brew.
