The Recipe · No.1081 · Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail)

Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail), and where to source it

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The old rhyme is one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak. Without the rum you rebuild the strong with a zero-proof spirit and lean on the juice, so measure by that ratio and it balances itself.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisinePunch
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh lime
The sour. Squeezed to order so the punch has a real spine.
0.75 ozrecommended
Local / market
Grenadine
The sweet, standing in for the sugar syrup and adding the red bottom. Real pomegranate grenadine.
0.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic rum alternative
The strong. A zero-proof dark-style spirit rebuilds the depth the rum used to carry.
2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Orange juice
The weak, split with pineapple. Fresh-squeezed to keep it lively.
1.5 ozrecommended
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Pineapple juice
The other half of the weak, not-from-concentrate for brightness.
1.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. ShakeLime, zero-proof rum, orange and pineapple in a shaker with ice. Shake 10 seconds to chill and knit it together.
  2. PourStrain over fresh ice in a tall glass, then pour grenadine down the side so it pools at the bottom.
  3. GarnishOrange wheel and a couple dashes of bitters across the top for aroma and depth.
The Toolkit

Cocktail shaker · Highball glass · Jigger

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Planter's Punch (Planter's Punch Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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