Tropical Rum and Pineapple Tiki Smash
A vibrant tiki-style cocktail bursting with golden rum, fresh pineapple, and a touch of spice for an island getaway in a glass. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together aged golden 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 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
- 2 oz aged golden rum
- 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz falernum syrup
- 2 oz ginger beer
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
- 1 pineapple leaf
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tiki or double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz aged golden rum, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz falernum syrup directly over the crushed ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 15 seconds to combine and chill all ingredients evenly.
- Step 4: Top off the drink with 2 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh pineapple leaf upright in the glass along with a sprig of fresh mint.
- Step 6: Serve with a straw and enjoy the bright tropical flavors with a spicy, gingery finish.
