Spiced Tropical Bookstore Punch

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A vibrant punch inspired by the multicultural flair of popular bookstores, featuring spiced rum and tropical fruit notes. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Dark spiced rum, Pineapple juice, Mango nectar 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz dark spiced rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz mango nectar, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz ginger beer and stir gently for 5 seconds to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel slipped onto the rim and lightly slap 3 fresh mint leaves to release aroma before placing atop the drink.

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