Tropical Mint Breeze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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A refreshing, vibrant cocktail combining tropical pineapple sweetness with cooling mint and zesty lime for a lively sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, pineapple juice, and 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 185 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 185 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz white rum
1 oz pineapple juice
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
8 mint leaves
0.5 oz simple syrup
as needed crushed ice
1 mint sprig
1 lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves.
Step 2: Add 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice into the glass.
Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top.
Step 4: Stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 5: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Step 6: Garnish by placing 1 lime wheel on the rim and tuck 1 fresh mint sprig upright into the ice for a fragrant finish.