Creole Spiced Rum Punch
A vibrant Caribbean-inspired rum punch with warm Creole spices and tropical fruit juices, perfect for festive gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh orange juice, fresh pineapple 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 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz homemade Creole spice syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- enough to fill glass large ice cubes
- for garnish pineapple leaf and star anise
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with large ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz Creole spice syrup.
- Step 3: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh pineapple leaf upright in the glass and a star anise floating on top for aroma.
