If you make your own juices, (try this homemade pineapple juicerecipe that doesn’t use a juicer!) you can also use a low or no-calorie sweetener like Stevia to really cut down on the calorie count. Every party we have, someone brings their version of rum punch. And there are thousands of versions. When I decided to make my own version, wanted a traditional rum punch with simple ingredients so I could make it in a glass or a pitcher easily. Also- I wanted to know more about the history of rum punch. For a luau party and this tropical punch, you’ll want to mix various fruit juices with your rum. If you have rum left over and want to serve it alone, here are some other ideas besides juice: Towards the end of their trips, the beer was rancid and flat. On the return home, they needed a new alcoholic beverage to drink- so they used what they found at their destination. This rum punch recipe calls for a lot of ingredients, but believe me, it’s worth it! Ice is a must when making this for an outdoor party.

White rum: The classic! White rum has a straightforward flavor rum with the signature fruity finish. In the East Indies and the Caribbean, those ingredients were rum, fruit, and spices. A mix was made for the journey home, and rum punch was born. For the coconut rum, you could experiment with spiced brown sugar syrup which can help mimic a rum flavor, and coconut syrup too. This limited edition rum from Bacardi dropped last summer, but, hey, warmer weather will be here before you know it — with National Pina Colada Day hitting on July 10. (Now you know!) If you have the time and the right equipment (ie my favorite juice machine) it is definitely a cheaper way to go since you can just buy the fruit.In our version of the fruity rum drink, tropical-flavored rum and coconut rum are mixed with grenadine syrup, cranberry, and orange juices. The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required as well as understand the steps and timings involved. Tropical Bahama Mama: 2 parts Mango Rum, 1 part White Rum, 1 part orange juice, 2 parts tropical punch, and a splash of grenadine. Garnish with a mango slice and a maraschino cherry.

Aged rum: Also known as golden rum or añejorum. Aging gives it notes of vanilla, coconut, almond, citrus, or caramel. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Citrus Bahama Mama: 2 parts Orange Rum, 1 part Dark Rum, 1 part grapefruit juice, 1 part orange juice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of mint.Feeling the sand in between your toes, smelling the salty air, and hearing the waves crashing on the beach… I mean does it get any better? We’ve enjoyed SO many rum punches from tropical locales far and wide that we should be some kind of Rum Punch experts by now. Every place seems to have their own “secret” recipe, but can’t seem to find too many we don’t care for. The difference? The type of rum used and the different fruit juices. One word? YUM! Paper straws– they are so colorful and easy to compost or biodegrade- these are my current favorite with flamingos, pineapple and palm tree designs on them.