Holiday Rum Punch Cocktail
A festive punch that’s fruity, citrusy, and lightly spiced—featuring aged rum, pineapple and orange juice, a splash of club soda, and plenty of fresh fruit. It’s easy to scale for a crowd and perfect for any holiday gathering.
Equipment
- Punch bowl or pitcher
- Long spoon or ladle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice mold or tray
- Glasses or cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1.5 cups aged rum
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cup club soda or ginger ale, for fizz
- fresh fruit slices orange, pineapple, lemon, or cherries for garnish
- ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Pour orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a large punch bowl or pitcher.
- Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Add club soda (or ginger ale) just before serving for fizz.
- Add plenty of ice to keep punch cold.
- Float fresh fruit slices on top for garnish.
- Serve in glasses over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Fresh-squeezed citrus juice makes the punch extra bright. Add more or less simple syrup depending on your sweet tooth. Swap in sparkling water or ginger ale for a different fizz. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the rum and add more club soda or juice.