Muddled Pineapple and Basil Rum Cooler

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A refreshing Caribbean-inspired cooler marrying fresh pineapple sweetness with fragrant basil and golden rum for a bright, herbaceous sip. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together golden rum, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh basil leaves 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 1 oz fresh pineapple chunks with 6 fresh basil leaves until the pineapple releases juice and the basil is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz golden rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the muddled mixture.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine flavors.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and give a light stir to integrate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a small pineapple wedge and a fresh basil sprig placed upright on the rim for aroma.

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