Smoky Pineapple Planter's Punch
A tropical rum cocktail brightened with pineapple and balanced by smoky mezcal for a 2024 twist on a classic Caribbean favorite. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aged dark rum, Mezcal, Fresh pineapple 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 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
- 1.5 oz Aged dark rum
- 0.5 oz Mezcal
- 2 oz Fresh pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 cup Crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 1.5 oz aged dark rum, 0.5 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh pineapple juice, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz orgeat syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Fill a chilled highball glass with crushed ice to the brim. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice.
- Step 4: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a sprig of mint resting against the glass rim.








