Muddled Tropical Banco Breeze

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A refreshing Caribbean-inspired cocktail featuring fresh tropical flavors and a hint of citrus, perfect for an island escape at home. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, pineapple 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 210 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 6 fresh mint leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a sturdy mixing glass. Gently muddle the mint to release aroma without tearing the leaves.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1.5 oz pineapple juice to the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass halfway with crushed ice, then stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
  4. Step 4: Fill a highball glass with crushed ice to the top.
  5. Step 5: Strain the cocktail mixture into the highball glass over the crushed ice.
  6. Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda for a refreshing fizz.
  7. Step 7: Slap a sprig of fresh mint between your palms to release oils and garnish the drink, placing it upright in the glass.

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