Rum Punch – sweet and vibrant tropical drink with layers of multiple rum flavors, pineapple juice and orange juice. An easy to make summer drink that can also be enjoyed all year round!
As much as I love to be at the beach right now and just enjoy the beach vibes, I’d pretty much prefer to stay at home for now and enjoy the simple joy of staycation. Luckily, these tropical drinks can be easily made at home. So to kickoff the summer heat and celebrate Father’s Day this coming Sunday, I’ve made this Rum Punch for you guys and gals! 😉
What is Rum Punch Made Of?
Have you ever wondered what the origin of your favorite summer drink rum punch? Well, rum punch was invented during the 17th century as an alternative to beer by shipmen who worked for the the British East India Company. It found its way to Britain where it became a party staple drink made with rum, citrus and spices served in massive punch bowls.
As you probably know, there are TONS of version of rum punch and its even known as rum runner in some tropical places. This version here uses blended fresh pineapples, fresh orange juice, spiced and white rum, grenadine syrup and lime juice for that distinct tart flavor.
What Kind of Rum Goes in Rum Punch?
This recipe features 2 types of rum, but if you check on most recipes, a rum punch would usually follow this traditional proportion: one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak. A common set of rum punch ingredients could be this: lime juice for sour, pineapple juice (and/or orange juice) and grenadine syrup for sweet, rum for strong and ice or water for weak.
Below are just most of the commonly used rums in a rum punch:
- White Rum
- Spiced Rum
- Coconut Rum
- Flavored rum (pineapple, mango, etc.)
- Dark rum
What Else Can I Mix with Rum?
- honey, lemon, red liqueur such as Campari
- strawberry lemonade and white rum
- nutmeg, orange curacao
- ginger ale and dry ginger
- coconut water
- cranberry juice
- grapefruit juice
You see, there are a lot of possibilities with rum. You can almost add anything you like in it – be it in a 2 types of rum or 4 types of rum mixture.
More Drinks Made with Rum
How To Make Rum Punch
Slice fresh pineapples into chunks. Drain well the syrup if using canned pineapple chunks.
Place drained pineapples chunks in a blender and pulse for 2-3 minutes or until smoothie-like.
Pour in the pineapple juice, orange juice, rums and lime juice into a pitcher. Gently stir.
Pour punch mixture into serving glasses filled with ice. And then slowly pour in a splash of grenadine. The grenadine will sink to the bottom giving the drink a gorgeous red coloring. Garnish with a slice of lime, orange and cherry.
Rum Punch
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- ¼ cup white rum
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
- lime. orange, and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Slice fresh pineapples into chunks. Drain well the syrup if using canned pineapple chunks. Place drained pineapples chunks in a blender and pulse for 2-3 minutes or until smoothie-like.
- Pour in the pineapple juice, orange juice, rums and lime juice into a pitcher. Gently stir.
- Pour punch mixture into serving glasses filled with ice. And then slowly pour in a splash of grenadine. The grenadine will sink to the bottom giving the drink a gorgeous red coloring.
- Garnish with a slice of lime, orange and cherry.
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Suzie says
I love your recipes! Is there a way to make this non alcoholic? Thanks!
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Suzie! You may leave out the rum and substitute with ginger ale. Enjoy! 🙂
Donelle says
Im going to make this for christmas for my hubby
imma africanbites says
Yes, please. Enjoy!
Heather says
Excellent recipe! Thanks! And I love your site. The food is amazing and the photos are gorgeous. Great job!
imma africanbites says
Thank you so much for dropping by, Heather!
The Book of Food says
I better not make it too often, we drank it like water ! XD
Kdee says
Excellent! This is sooooo good….Absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Pris says
can i use just one type of rum?
imma africanbites says
Hi. You may, but you’ll miss a good layer of flavor if you choose to use one. But please do let me know how it turns out for you.
caribbeanculturetribe says
Thank you. Simple recipe. Just need to double it and have a larger pitcher.
Helene says
This was great, my daughter and her friends loved it. We will be making more. Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Thanks for giving it a try.
Muyiwa Popoola says
It is very nice, I tried it .
imma africanbites says
Thank you for trying it out. Happy weekend!