Tiki-Inspired Pineapple and Ginger Rum Cocktail
A refreshing tropical cocktail blending pineapple juice, ginger, and rum with a zesty lime finish. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark 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 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
- 4 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1, for garnish pineapple wedge
- 1, for garnish fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker with 1 cup crushed ice, then pour in 2 oz dark rum, 4 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well chilled and combined.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled halfway with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top the glass with 2 oz club soda, gently stirring to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 pineapple wedge and 1 sprig of fresh mint before serving with a straw.





