Pearland Sunset Cooler
A smooth blend of tropical fruit and subtle spice, inspired by the vibrant dining scene of Pearland. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together light rum, pineapple juice, and orange 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 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 light rum
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 1.5 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 piece pineapple wedge
- 1 piece maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz light rum, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, 1.5 oz orange juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Slowly pour 1/2 oz grenadine over the back of a spoon to let it settle at the bottom, creating a layered sunset effect.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to integrate.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail pick, resting on the rim.
