This Festive Punch Is Perfect for All of Your Summer Parties
Summer is made for outdoor parties. If you want to get a little fancier than beer and wine—but don't want to be shaking a cocktail shaker all afternoon—then old-school punch is the way to go!
This Planter's punch is pull-out-all-the-stops impressive. You don't have to go full-tilt with edible flowers and everything, but we recommend trying it at least once. It's really a great way to make a gathering memorable.
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Yields: 16 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
1 c.
fresh lime juice
1/2 c.
grenadine
3 c.
light rum
2 c.
guava juice
2 c.
fresh orange juice
1 c.
dry curaçao
1 tsp.
angostura bitters
Slices of lime and orange, for garnish
Edible flowers, such as orchid blooms, for garnish
Directions
Combine lime juice and grenadine in a shaker; shake to combine. Combine rum, guava juice, orange juice, curaçao, bitters, and shaken lime mixture in a punch bowl. Top with slices of lime and orange and edible flowers (try phalaenopsis orchids).
Serve over crushed ice and garnish each glass with a lime slice and orchid bloom. Don’t forget the cocktail umbrella!
Make it a mocktail: Replace the rum with sparkling water. Omit curaçao and bitters. Increase lime juice to 2 cups.
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