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Swamp Water Drink

A vibrant neon-green tropical cocktail combining light rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice for a sweet and citrusy party drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American Cocktail
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce melon liqueur Midori
  • 3 ounces pineapple juice
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce sweet and sour mix optional
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wheel or wedge for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Jigger or shot glass for measuring
  • Bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
  • Highball glass or rocks glass
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Citrus juicer or hands for squeezing limes
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Measure and pour 1.5 ounces light rum over the ice.
  3. Add 1 ounce melon liqueur (Midori) to the glass.
  4. Squeeze 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice into the mixture.
  5. Pour 3 ounces pineapple juice into the glass.
  6. Optionally add 0.5 ounce sweet and sour mix for extra sweetness.
  7. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds until well combined.
  8. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

Shake with ice for a frothier texture or batch in a pitcher for parties.