Mississippi Planters Punch

• Lemon(optional)Juice of 1/2
• Soda Water
• Brandy1 oz
• White Rum½ oz
• Bourbon½ oz
• Powdered Sugar1 tblsp

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Mississippi Planters Punch close to the original.

• Instead of Soda Water

  • Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
  • Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge

• Instead of Brandy

  • Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
  • Cognac— smoother, more refined

• Instead of White Rum

  • Cachaça— makes it punchier
  • Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky

• Instead of Bourbon

  • Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
  • Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower

• Instead of Powdered Sugar

  • Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
  • Sugar— stir well to dissolve

Instructions

1. 1

   Shake all ingredients (except carbonated water) with ice and strain into a collins glass over ice cubes.

2. 2

   Fill with carbonated water.

3. 3

   Stir, and serve.