Tropical Coffee Breeze
A smooth blend of cold brew coffee and tropical flavors that balances deep richness with bright fruitiness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together cold brew coffee, coconut rum, 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
- 3 oz cold brew coffee
- 1.5 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
- 0.5 oz heavy cream
- enough to fill glass ice cubes
- 1 for garnish pineapple leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 3 oz cold brew coffee, 1.5 oz coconut rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz vanilla syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Slowly float 0.5 oz heavy cream on top by pouring over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Step 5: Garnish with a single pineapple leaf standing upright in the glass, adding a tropical visual and aroma.
