Buffet Sunset Rum Punch
A vibrant tropical punch blending rum, fresh fruit juices, and a hint of grenadine to evoke the lively atmosphere of a cruise buffet sunset. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 slice for garnish orange slice
- 1 cherry for garnish maraschino cherry
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice up to the brim. Pour in 2 oz dark rum, 2 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz grenadine, and 1/2 oz lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled and combined.
- Step 3: Strain into a large chilled hurricane glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry skewered together and rested on the rim.
