Pineapple-Ginger Rum Cooler
A refreshing tropical cocktail featuring fresh pineapple, zesty ginger, and smooth coconut rum, perfect for warm evenings. This Tropical-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh pineapple, fresh ginger, coconut rum 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.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup, finely diced fresh pineapple
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1.5 oz coconut rum
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1/4 cup diced pineapple and 1 tbsp grated ginger with 1/2 oz lime juice until juice releases and mixture is fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz coconut rum, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frosted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled glass filled with 1 cup fresh ice, top with 3 oz club soda, and gently stir once to combine.
