Tropical Ginger Rum Crush
A lively cocktail combining bright tropical fruit with ginger spice and smooth aged rum. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz aged rum
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 pineapple leaf
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker frosts.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled tiki or Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a pineapple leaf upright and a lime wheel on the rim, creating an inviting tropical presentation.





