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, 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 "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 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.
