Tiki Old Fashioned with Pineapple Rim
A bold, spirit-forward cocktail with a tropical twist, featuring a pineapple rim and a citrus-tinged syrup. This Tropical-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, orange bitters, 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 150 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
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 pineapple wedge
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a glass, mix 2 oz dark rum, 2 dashes orange bitters, 1/2 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Stir until well combined.
- Step 2: Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim, then dipping into salt. Place the rimmed glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 tsp lime juice to the glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.





