Citrus-Spiced Cuban Parole Punch
A bright, citrus-forward cocktail blending tropical flavors with a warming hint of spice, inspired by the vibrancy of Cuban culture. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur 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 white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing a wide strip of lime peel over the surface, twisting it to release oils, then drop it into the glass alongside a thin wheel of pineapple on the rim.









