Planter’s Punchless
A fruity, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
The Planter’s Punchless is a non-alcoholic punch of apple juice, fresh lime juice and grenadine, shaken and topped with lemonade over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice: Apple juice 60 mlLime juice 25 mlGrenadine syrup 10 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Top with Lemonade and lightly stir
- Garnish with a lime wedge
History
Planter's Punchless is a non-alcoholic riff on Planter's Punch. It keeps the citrus-forward character of a rum punch but swaps out the rum, building the drink instead around apple and lime juices, grenadine, and lemonade.
Planter's Punch itself is a much older rum punch whose exact origin is disputed, with accounts variously pointing to colonial Jamaica or, less credibly, the Planters Hotel in St. Louis.
FAQ
Is there a non-alcoholic Planter's Punch recipe?
Yes. The Planter’s Punchless keeps the fruit of a rum punch without any spirit: apple juice, fresh lime juice and grenadine, topped with lemonade.
How do you make a Planter's Punchless?
Shake 60 ml apple juice, 25 ml fresh lime juice and 10 ml grenadine with ice, then strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with 80 ml lemonade, stir lightly and garnish with a lime wedge.
What's the best juice to use in a Planter's Punchless?
Apple juice, which this recipe uses: its mild sweetness sits well against the tart lime and does not take over the drink the way a tropical juice would.