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Tropical Poolside Punch

A refreshing tropical cocktail that combines light rum, pineapple juice, coconut rum, and fresh lime juice for the perfect poolside beverage. Ready in just 5 minutes with bright citrus and tropical notes that taste like vacation in a glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 ounces coconut rum or coconut cream liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 to 4 ice cubes or 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry for garnish
  • A splash of club soda or ginger ale optional

Equipment

  • Highball glass or large drinking glass
  • Measuring jigger or shot glass
  • Bar spoon or long stirring spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Add 3 to 4 large ice cubes or about 1 cup of crushed ice to your highball glass.
  2. Measure out 2 ounces of light rum and pour it over the ice.
  3. Add 2 ounces of coconut rum on top of the light rum if using.
  4. Pour 4 ounces of pineapple juice into the glass.
  5. Squeeze or measure 1 ounce of fresh lime juice into the glass.
  6. Add 0.5 ounce of simple syrup and stir gently with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds.
  7. Top the drink with a splash of club soda or ginger ale if desired for extra fizz.
  8. Give the entire drink a final stir for about 15 seconds to marry all the flavors.
  9. Place a pineapple wedge on the rim or drop a maraschino cherry into the drink for garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best results. Chill glass in freezer for 10 minutes before making if possible. Can be batch-made by multiplying recipe by 6 and storing in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add ice only when serving to prevent dilution. For a virgin version, skip both rums and add extra pineapple juice or ginger ale.