Tropical Spiced Rum Swizzle
A vibrant, spice-laden rum cocktail that layers tropical fruit juices with aromatic spices and crushed ice for a refreshing island escape. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark spiced 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 210 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 dark spiced rum
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz falernum
- 4 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 small pineapple wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz dark spiced rum, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz falernum over the ice.
- Step 3: Add 4 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
- Step 4: Using a swizzle stick or bar spoon, stir vigorously within the glass for about 20 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail while mixing.
- Step 5: Top the glass with additional crushed ice to mound above the rim.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig tucked into the ice and a small pineapple wedge on the rim for a tropical presentation.
