Dark Rum and Pineapple Warm-Spiced Toddy
A cozy warm cocktail combining dark rum with tropical pineapple and warming spices, perfect for chilly evenings or dinner parties. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh pineapple juice, hot water 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
- 3 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 2 oz hot water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 (for garnish) pineapple wedge
Instructions
- Step 1: In a heatproof glass or mug, add 2 oz dark rum, 3 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp honey.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz hot water (just off boiling) into the glass and stir gently to dissolve the honey.
- Step 3: Add 3 whole cloves and 1 cinnamon stick to infuse warm spice aromas.
- Step 4: Let the mixture steep for 2 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Step 5: Remove the cloves and cinnamon stick with a spoon.
- Step 6: Garnish by skewering a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim of the mug.





