We were expecting something somewhat overpowering and were very pleasantly surprised at its elegant and refreshing nature. We followed Cole Hladun's advice and laid a gentle float of Falernum. Next time we might substitute Dillon Sirop de Canne Roux for the simple syrup.

A great high ball drink. Smith and Cross is deliciously funky, and ime is not overwhelmingly sour. Tried with still and sparkling water, both are good.

Made with Rum Fire and a Falernum float. Very good.

Smith and cross to the Rescue, 25ML demerara syrup for me. Surprisingly still super funky even with all that dillution and ice. Excellent.

Had again on a very warm late August afternoon. As the Jamaicans know, this is one of the best ways to cool down. Did substitute our own grenadine for the sugar syrup. Still dry, but improved the colour of the cocktail.

This was intensely dry. I would reduce the lime by 1/2 or up the sugar syrup by 1/2.

A drink which can really highlight the funkiness of a Jamaican rum, no matter how mild it may seem. I used Appleton Estate Reserve Blend, and I actually taste the funk a fair bit (or whatever is there, anyway).

Quite dangerous because it is boozy and tastes so good.

Being a big rum drinkers (we have over 25 different types), I loved this. It was refreshing, as a Planter's Punch should be, without all sweetness you can get from some. Great recipe. We have a collection of multiple Tiki recipes from the 1960s, this is by far the best.

If Noël Coward recommends a cocktail to Alec Guinness - ‘I think you’ll like this’ then you absolutely have to try it don’t you? If you’re paying attention to ‘Our Man in Havana’ you’ll notice it’s served in a coupé glass (I assume the electricity shortages meant ice was in shortage) but if you rein in the water a bit it works that way as well.

Noël - I never should have doubted you. Yummy.