Muddled Basil Tropical Cooler
A vibrant tropical cocktail combining fresh basil, pineapple, and rum for a bright, herbaceous flavor. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together White 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 180 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
- 1.5 oz White rum
- 1.5 oz Fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 6 Fresh basil leaves
- as needed Crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 6 fresh basil leaves and 1/2 oz simple syrup into a mixing glass. Gently muddle the basil for 15 seconds to release the oils without tearing.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz white rum, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with crushed ice to the top.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and blend the flavors.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 6: Garnish with a small sprig of basil placed upright and a thin wedge of pineapple on the rim.
