Ingredients
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Method
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Add all juices and grenadine to an ice-filled shaker
Shake and strain into a highball glass over ice
Top with club soda
Garnish with an orange slice
Glassware
Served over ice
Garnish
Fresh slice
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill all juices before mixing
Batch ahead and add soda just before serving
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Fruit Punch.
Tropical Fruit Punch
A vibrant rum punch celebrating the golden age of punch with tropical fruit juices, following the classic 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' formula.
Spiced Fruit Punch
The foundational mixed drink that built the art of cocktail making, evolved from a 17th-century British sailors' necessity into a sophisticated and endlessly adaptable concoction featuring aged rum and aromatic spices.
Rum Fruit Punch
The foundational template for mixed drinks, following the classic Caribbean formula of 'One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak' with rum as the backbone.
History & Heritage
“Fruit punch traces its lineage to 17th-century sailors blending citrus, sugar and spice in communal bowls. The modern non-alcoholic version became a staple of school dances and backyard parties, offering a kid-friendly alternative to boozy holiday punches.”
More to Explore
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Bahama Mama
Tropical vacation glass—light and dark rum, coconut, pineapple and citrus with a hint of coffee liqueur.
Madras
Simple and refreshing—vodka with cranberry and orange juice over ice for a tart, fruity highball.
Malibu Bay Breeze
Beachy highball—coconut rum with pineapple and cranberry over ice.