Cherry Vanilla Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe
This sweet and refreshing cocktail combines dark rum, vanilla, and cherry flavors into a crowd-pleasing punch perfect for summer parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or pitcher (2-gallon capacity)
- Long-handled mixing spoon
- Ice cube trays
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle: For serving.
- Cocktail glasses
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark rum
- 1 cup vanilla vodka
- 4 cups black cherry juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup vanilla simple syrup
- 4 cups ginger ale
- Fresh cherries for garnish
- Ice cubes
Optional: Cherry liqueur for extra flavor
Instructions
- Add the dark rum and vanilla vodka to the punch bowl.
- Pour in the black cherry juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Mix in the vanilla simple syrup until fully blended.
- Add the ginger ale just before serving to keep the fizz. Stir once very gently.
- Fill the punch bowl with ice cubes. Add fresh cherries as a garnish.
- Serve in cocktail glasses filled with ice. Add a fresh cherry garnish to each glass.
Notes
The punch can be made up to 4 hours ahead - just leave out the ginger ale and ice until serving time.
Store any leftover punch without ice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
For a stronger cherry flavor, add 1/2 cup of cherry liqueur.
Make it non-alcoholic by replacing the rum and vodka with extra cherry juice and clear soda.