Cardamom-Spiced Dark Rum Punch
A richly spiced rum punch with warm cardamom notes balanced by tropical pineapple and a hint of lime. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime 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 220 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
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz cardamom syrup (1:1 sugar to water infused with 4 crushed cardamom pods)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- to fill glass crushed ice
- 1 fresh pineapple wedge
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and add 2 oz dark rum, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- Step 3: Fill a tall tiki or Collins glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail over it.
- Step 4: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the surface.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and a mint sprig tucked beside it for aroma.
