Spiced Cuban Parole Rum Punch
A vibrant and fragrant rum punch blending tropical citrus with warm spices, inspired by Cuban heritage and the spirit of new beginnings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh lime juice, fresh 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 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
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine syrup
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 2 oz club soda
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 slice orange wheel
- 1 cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish with an orange wheel placed on the rim and a cinnamon stick standing upright inside the glass.









