Description
A refreshing and tropical Pineapple Rum Punch cocktail combining pineapple juice, coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup for a perfect summertime drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup coconut rum (Malibu Original recommended)
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
- 1/8 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/8 cup simple syrup
Garnish
- Fresh pineapple skewer
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker or a large mason jar with a lid, add the pineapple juice, coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill 2 low-ball cocktail glasses (12 oz. each) about 3/4 full with ice cubes to chill the drink properly without watering it down too quickly.
- Serve Punch: Pour half of the cocktail mixture (approximately 1 cup each) over the ice in each glass gently to preserve the fizz from the soda.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish each glass with a skewer of fresh pineapple pieces to enhance the tropical appeal and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Store any leftover punch in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, note that the remaining ice will dilute the drink and the soda will lose its fizz.
- Substitute coconut rum with white/clear rum or spiced rum if you prefer to avoid the coconut flavor, though the coconut rum pairs best with pineapple juice.
- Use mini 6 oz. cans of pineapple juice for convenience, as 6 oz. equals 3/4 cup, perfect for this recipe.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve more people easily.
- Don't add ice until ready to serve to prevent the drink from becoming watered down.
- Swap lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or lemon-lime sparkling water for a different but equally refreshing twist.
- Keep a bottle of simple syrup on hand for cocktails, or make your own by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over medium heat without boiling. Cool and store refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 8 oz.)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
