Gulf Coast Pineapple Rum Punch
A tropical punch bursting with fresh pineapple, rum, and a hint of ginger, perfect for a sunny Friendswood-inspired afternoon. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime 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 190 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 aged rum
- 2 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 oz club soda
- 1 leaf for garnish pineapple leaf
- to fill glass crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: In a shaker filled with ice cubes, pour 2 oz aged rum, 2 oz fresh pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared Collins glass over the crushed ice.
- Step 5: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top, then gently pour 1 oz club soda to float.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh pineapple leaf standing upright in the glass and a thin lime wheel on the rim.








