Rum Party Punch: Incredible 5 Gallon Rum Punch Recipe
Sep 10, 2025
If you want a party to stay lively from the first guest to the last, this Rum Party Punch is the way to do it. We poured this at the Saint Claude Social Club Fifth Anniversary Party and the bowl stayed empty because folks kept coming back. It is big, bright, tropical, and unbelievably easy to batch.
This recipe scales cleanly, tastes polished at volume, and keeps your hands free so you can actually enjoy your own party.
Our 5 Gallon Rum Punch Recipe
Six ingredients. Big flavor. Zero fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 cups El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters
- 4 cups El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- 0.5 gallons fresh lemon juice
- 1 gallon El Guapo™ Creole Orgeat
- 4 bottles @seventhreedistilling Rum
- 2 gallons water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a clean five gallon dispenser or punch bowl.
- Stir well.
- Chill for a few hours so the flavors mingle.
- Serve over ice with your favorite garnish.
Achieving Complexity in a 5 Gallon Rum Punch
Large batch cocktails often fall flat. Not this one. Creole Orgeat brings nutty spice. Rose Cordial brings floral sweetness. Polynesian Kiss Bitters anchor the tropical notes. Each ingredient adds depth that stands up beautifully, even when you are serving dozens of people. No watered down drinks. No artificial anything. Just serious flavor made in New Orleans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I scale this down?
Divide everything by five for a one gallon batch. For a single cocktail, divide by eighty.
How should I serve this?
Use a large dispenser or punch bowl. Keep it cold with an ice block or by rotating in pre chilled punch.
Can I use different rum?
Absolutely. Light rum keeps it crisp. Dark or spiced rum adds depth. A blend works beautifully.
