Tropical Rum Citrus Daiquiri
A vibrant daiquiri blending zesty lime with tropical notes of fresh pineapple and smooth white rum for a bright, balanced cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, 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 180 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 white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 wheel for garnish lime wheel
- 1 small leaf for garnish pineapple leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the shaker exterior becomes frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove any ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and tucking a small pineapple leaf alongside it for a tropical presentation.
