Peppermint Rum Punch Cocktail
A festive, tropical punch with cool peppermint, light and dark rum, fruit juices, and a fun, minty garnish. Bright, smooth, and made for holiday gatherings!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Punch bowl (for batches)
- Highball or hurricane glass
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Ice scoop
- Strainer
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps or peppermint vodka
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- creme de cacao or coffee liqueur optional, for richer flavor
- ice cubes
- candy canes, chocolate syrup drizzle, or nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Fill shaker with ice. Add all rums, schnapps, juices, syrup, and grenadine. Add creme de cacao or coffee liqueur if desired.
- Shake well until cold. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with mini candy cane, chocolate syrup, or a dusting of nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Notes
Scale up for parties by using a punch bowl. Add more syrup or grenadine for sweetness, or bump up schnapps for a stronger mint flavor. Garnish makes it festive!