Description
A refreshing Pineapple Rum Punch cocktail combining tropical pineapple juice, smooth coconut rum, zesty lime, and fizzy lemon-lime soda, perfect for summertime relaxation or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup coconut rum (e.g., Malibu Original)
- 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 large mason jar with a lid, add the pineapple juice, coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill two 12 oz. low-ball cocktail glasses about 3/4 full with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled without diluting it too quickly.
- Pour Punch: Pour half of the cocktail mixture into each glass, approximately 1 cup per glass, directly over the ice cubes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with a skewer of fresh pineapple pieces for an inviting tropical touch and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can store any leftover punch in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but the ice will melt and dilute the drink, and the soda will lose its carbonation.
- If you don't enjoy the coconut flavor, substitute the coconut rum with white/clear rum or spiced rum; these alternatives blend well with the pineapple juice.
- Mini 6 oz. cans of pineapple juice are convenient for this recipe since 6 oz. equals 3/4 cup, avoiding opening a large bottle for a small batch.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more guests.
- Add ice only when ready to serve to prevent dilution of the punch.
- Lemon-lime soda can be swapped with ginger ale or lemon-lime sparkling water for a different flavor profile.
- Keep simple syrup on hand for cocktails; it can be homemade by dissolving equal parts granulated sugar and water over medium heat without boiling. Cool and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
