I first sipped this sweet and tart drink at the historic Dock Street Theatre during a trip to magnificent Charleston, South Carolina. Some Charleston natives claim that the drink originated at the antebellum Planter’s Hotel as the specialty of the house. Regardless of its actual history, this drink has become a classic in the iconic Southern city, and I like to believe folks have been drinking it there for centuries.
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup light rum
¼ cup grenadine
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Stir together the orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, rum, and grenadine in a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the mixture over ice, and garnish it with a cherry, if desired.
MAKES 4 TO 5 SERVINGS.