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Shaken · one serving

Planter's Punch

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by dark rum, with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.

Short answer

Planter's Punch is a shaken cocktail made with dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and soda water. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by dark rum, with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Planter's Punch ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Planter's Punch ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dark Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Simple Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters3 dash
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime

Method

How to make Planter's Punch

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled highball and prepare mint sprig and lime.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml dark rum, 30 ml fresh lime juice, 22.5 ml simple syrup, 3 dash aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Strain over fresh ice, top slowly with 30 ml soda water, and stir once.

  6. 06

    Add mint sprig and lime neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Planter's Punch taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Planter's Punch questions

What is in a Planter's Punch?

Kokto’s build uses dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and soda water.

How long does a Planter's Punch take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Planter's Punch prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Planter's Punch alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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