Tropical Sunset Beach Cooler

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A refreshing and vibrant cocktail inspired by the top US beaches, combining tropical fruit flavors with a hint of citrus and rum. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white 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 190 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz white rum, 2 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine syrup down the side of the glass to create a layered sunset effect.
  5. Step 5: Top with 1 oz club soda to add a light fizz.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a thin lime wheel perched on the rim, serving with a reusable straw.

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