Tropical Lotus Punch
A vibrant tropical punch with pineapple and coconut, inspired by the exotic allure of The White Lotus. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together light rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut 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 220 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
- 1.5 oz light rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cream of coconut
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz light rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz cream of coconut, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters on top and stir gently once to swirl.
- Step 5: Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail pick resting on the rim.
- Step 6: Serve with a straw.





