Caribbean Punch
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.5% ABV ∙
A shaken tiki-style punch of overproof rum, amaretto, coconut rum liqueur, Galliano, lemon, pineapple juice, and grenadine, served long in a Collins glass. Tropical and layered, the pineapple and coconut sweetness ride over a hot rum backbone, with lemon and a grenadine thread keeping the finish bright rather than cloying.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: White overproof rum 45 mlAmaretto liqueur 10 mlCoconut rum liqueur 10 mlGalliano L’Autentico liqueur 5 mlLemon juice 15 mlPineapple juice 60 mlGrenadine syrup 5 ml
- Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
- Express a lime twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
- Note: Can be scaled up and served from a punch bowl or a large pitcher
Tips
- Shake hard and long — overproof rum and thick juices need real aeration to blend into one smooth punch rather than sitting in layers.
- Measure the grenadine at 5 ml - it is shaken in with everything else, so it colours and sweetens the whole punch rather than sitting at the bottom.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not bottled — its brightness is what keeps this much sweet liqueur and juice from tasting flat.
FAQ
What is in a Caribbean Punch?
White overproof rum, amaretto, coconut rum liqueur, Galliano L'Autentico, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine, shaken together and served over ice in a Collins glass with a lime twist.
How do you make a Caribbean Punch?
Shake the overproof rum, amaretto, coconut rum liqueur, Galliano, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine hard with ice, then strain or pour into a Collins glass and garnish with a lime twist. The overproof rum and multiple liqueurs need a vigorous shake to combine into one balanced punch rather than tasting syrupy on top and boozy underneath.
What flavor is Caribbean Punch?
It is predominantly tropical and fruity, led by pineapple and coconut sweetness with an almond note from the amaretto, a hot rum kick, and lemon and grenadine keeping the finish from turning cloying. At about 17.5% ABV, it drinks lighter than a straight spirit pour despite the overproof rum in the base.
Is Caribbean Punch shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The juices, syrup, and liqueurs need the aeration and quick chill of a shake to marry into one punch rather than separating into layers.
What glass is Caribbean Punch served in?
A Collins glass, garnished with a lime twist.
Is Caribbean Punch vegan?
Yes, this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free, since it is built entirely from rum, liqueurs, and fruit juices with no dairy or animal-derived ingredients.
