Tropical Rum Highball with Pineapple and Mint

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A vibrant tropical rum highball cocktail with fresh pineapple juice and mint leaves served in a crystal-cut highball glass for a festive feel. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together light 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 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 6 fresh mint leaves into a 14 oz crystal-cut highball glass and gently muddle them with 0.5 oz fresh lime juice to release their aroma.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes until nearly full to chill the drink.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 oz light rum and 3 oz fresh pineapple juice over the ice.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently to combine the flavors without flattening the bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 pineapple wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint for a tropical presentation.

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