Pineapple-Mint Rum Cooler

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A vibrant, tropical cooler combining fresh pineapple juice and cooling mint with white rum for a light, refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime 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 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 sturdy mixing glass, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release the mint’s aroma without tearing the leaves.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and add 2 oz white rum, 2 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Pour the muddled mint and syrup mixture into the shaker.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  5. Step 5: Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
  6. Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint placed upright in the glass.

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