Ginger-Spiced Pineapple Rum Cooler
A tropical and spicy cooler featuring fresh pineapple, ginger syrup, and white rum, perfect for warm evenings. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, pineapple juice, ginger syrup 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 200 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
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 pineapple wedge
- 1 fresh mint sprig
Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and pour in 2 oz white rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, 3/4 oz ginger syrup, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Fill a tall Collins glass with crushed ice to the top.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into the glass to remove any pulp or ice shards.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint placed upright in the glass for aroma.
