Rum Pineapple Spiced Mule
A tropical twist on the classic mule, blending aged rum with fresh pineapple juice, lime, and a hint of warm spice for a vibrant finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together aged 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 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 aged rum
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 piece lime wheel
- 1 piece fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the brim. Pour in 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the ice.
- Step 3: Gently stir the mixture for 10 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz chilled ginger beer and stir lightly once more.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and a fresh mint sprig nestled in the ice.





