Citrus Rum Tiki Cocktail with Spiced Torches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A vibrant tiki cocktail blending fresh citrus juices and rum, enhanced by a hint of warm tiki torch spices for a festive tropical drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together light rum, fresh lime 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 210 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 light rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
• 1/2 oz dark rum float
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 for garnish mint sprig
• 1 for garnish pineapple wedge

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup crushed ice, then add 2 oz light rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/2 oz orgeat syrup.
2. Step 2: Add 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/8 tsp ground allspice to the shaker for warm tiki torch spice notes.
3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled and slightly frothy.
4. Step 4: Strain into a tiki mug or tall glass filled halfway with crushed ice.
5. Step 5: Slowly pour 1/2 oz dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a float on top.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 sprig fresh mint and 1 pineapple wedge. Serve with a swizzle stick to stir the layers together before drinking.