Bring the flavors of the tropics home to the mainland with this delicious Caribbean Rum Punch. Also known as Jamaican rum punch, Bahama Mama, or Rum Runners, is a fruity cocktail is strong yet deceptively smooth without an overpowering flavor of alcohol.
Summer is almost here friends, you will WANT this refreshing summer cocktail in your glass!
The Caribbean is my favorite retreat and it’s known for its white sandy beaches but also for its variety of rums. If you can imagine it, there is probably a rum in that flavor – dark, spiced, or flavored. I mean flavored with everything from molasses to bananas, there’s a rum that will suit your needs.
This recipe uses dark rum, light (plain) rum, and coconut rum. You can add or change the rum flavors to suit your tastes, but this is the classic rum punch recipe. I prefer my drinks over the rocks but you can certainly blend this with ice and make it a frozen drink as well.
If you prefer your Caribbean Rum Punch to be a little sweeter, you can add extra grenadine. For a hint of extra orange flavor, add a jigger or two of triple sec.
Although Caribbean Rum Punch has its roots in the tropics, it’s still a great cocktail for sipping poolside on a hot summer’s day. In fact, these are so quick and easy to prepare that we’ve even mixed it up ahead of time and packaged it back into the orange juice jugs and brought it on a girls’ weekend trip. They taste just as good from a red solo cup as they do from a fancy glass. ;)
You don’t need a Caribbean cruise, or even an airline ticket to enjoy these drinks. These drinks also called Bahama Mamma and rum runners are the perfect complement to any Caribbean-themed party.
How is Rum Made?
Rum is made primarily from sugarcane molasses during a process called distillation.
Is Rum Gluten-free?
Yes and No.
Pure, distilled rum is considered gluten-free. However, there can be some hidden gluten in rums that add flavorings, spices, or other additives after distillation. It’s always best to read the label or check with the manufacturer to find which brand is best for you.
Cheers to you! I hope you enjoy.
Caribbean Rum Punch
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup rum
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup coconut rum
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
- 4 cups ice
Instructions
- Stir all the ingredients together in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Serve over ice or blend with ice and enjoy!
hi there,
if I wanted to use primarily coconut rum could I not use the regular rum or dark rum? what would my measurements be?
Omit and replace with equal amounts of an alternate rum as desired.
This punch is perfect, I feel like I’m back in the Caribbean. I’m into my 3rd glass of punch, now I have lost my pants & don’t care !!
I’m so glad you are enjoying it. It is one of my favorites as well.
Is there a specific brand of rum? Bacardi regular and Bacardi black? Want to make sure I get it right!
Hi Derek,
I use Bacardi but if you have a different brand that is your favorite, use that. Your favorite brand (anything) will make any recipe taste better, IMO!
This recipe just made my social isolation more bearable! I’ve had a craving for a rum punch like the one from my favorite restaurant. I added a splash more coconut rum and this took me right back to happy hour at our marina! ❤️
You made my day with this comment! We will need to make a pitcher of these, too!!
Hopefully we will all be out and about soon.
Instead of grenadine syrup, I used hibiscus tea and agave
Sounds great!
This was real easy and so good. This taste better than ordering o e when you go out.
Delicious!!! We are in Turks and Caicos at this very moment! We were looking for a run punch recipe to keep us going after resort hours. THIS. IS.IT!
Perfect for staycations. We already have some high 90’s here so these were perfect over ice.
Blended with ice and made frozen drinks. So yummy!!
These are great! I scaled down the recipe and make just 1 cup at a time.
Takes me back to the caribbean. Mmmm.
What were your measurements for 1 cup?
Howard
This was a great drink recipe, reminded me of my last vacation
Take me away to my Caribbean cruise. These are perfect!
Thank you, Nadene, I’m so glad that you liked it!
Perfect Party Punch
Thanks Melanie! That means so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I could drink a few of those. Yum.
enjoy!
Oh! I could drink a few of those this summer!
Enjoy! We are taking them on vacation and girls weekend soon!
Oooh! We’re not getting any 90s here yet (we’re happy with our 60s and 70s), but I think sipping on one of these would have me transported to the islands even so. This looks great!
We welcome the 60s and 70s but upper 80s and low 90s are already having their way with us here in SC. Cool Tropical drinks and a dip in the pool keep us sane. ;)
Seems like a pretty cocktail to enjoy this summer :-)
It will sure help beat the Summer HEAT!