Pineapple Rum Punch

Sure to become your go-to summer drink, this tropical-inspired pineapple rum punch is a fizzy and sweet cocktail that you won’t be able to resist.

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Pineapple Rum Punch Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Pineapple Rum Punch Recipe
How To Serve This Rum Punch Cocktail
Storing This Rum Pineapple Cocktail
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This pineapple rum punch cocktail is perfect for summer—it’s sweet, fruity, and refreshing, with a kick of rum to give it some extra flavor. From the pineapple juice to the hints of coconut to the bubbly soda, this drink is sure to cool you down when the weather is warm.

Pineapple Rum Punch Ingredients

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Pineapple rum punch is the ultimate summer drink that packs a delightful punch with every sip.

This fruity concoction is a perfect blend of juicy pineapples, tangy lime juice, and a generous amount of rum.

The taste is a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and quench your thirst all at once.

You’ll need:

¾ cup of pineapple juice
⅓ cup of coconut rum (I used Malibu Original)
½ cup of lemon-lime soda
⅛ cup of fresh lime juice
⅛ cup of simple syrup
Fresh pineapple skewer and ice cubes, for garnish

PRO TIP:

I like to get the little mini (6-ounce) cans of pineapple juice to keep on hand in my pantry. These are great for this recipe since 6 ounces is equivalent to ¾ cup, and they come in a 4 or 6 pack. This way, I do not need to open a large bottle of pineapple juice if I am only using it to make a couple of cocktails.

Substitutions And Additions

RUM: If you do not like the flavor of coconut, you can substitute a white rum, dark rum, or even a spiced rum in this pineapple rum punch drink. I really think that the coconut rum and the pineapple juice blend beautifully together and make a refreshing summertime cocktail, but the substitutes work well in this cocktail as well.

SODA: You can easily swap out the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale, club soda, or lemon-lime sparkling water in this drink recipe.

SIMPLE SYRUP: I like to keep a bottle of simple syrup stocked in my pantry. You can find this at all liquor, or grocery, stores. It is great to keep on hand for all types of cocktails. You can make your own by combining equal parts (½ cup each) of granulated sugar and water. You will heat it in a small saucepan on medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves. You do not want to boil the simple syrup. Allow it to cool, then store it in the refrigerator in a lidded jar, for up to two weeks.

GARNISH: To make this easy cocktail even more tropical, add maraschino cherries to the skewer and orange slices to the side of the glass. A drink umbrella is always a cheery addition too.

ICE CUBES: Add another layer of tasty fruit by making ice cubes out of orange juice so that when they melt, they don’t water down your drink but rather add more fresh flavor.

How To Make This Pineapple Rum Punch Recipe

The simple ingredients will come together quickly in a cocktail shaker, ready to pour into your glass in minutes.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, depending on how many people you are serving.

STEP ONE: In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar with a lid, add the pineapple juice, coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake to combine.

STEP TWO: Fill 2 (12-ounce) low-ball cocktail glasses ¾ full with ice cubes. Pour half (approximately 1 cup each of pineapple rum punch) of the cocktail mix over the ice in each glass.

PRO TIP:

If you are making a large batch, you can pour all of your ingredients into a large pitcher or even a punch bowl instead of individual glasses.

STEP THREE: Garnish with a skewer of fresh pineapple chunks.

PRO TIP:

Add colorful paper straws to your glass when serving for a pop of extra color.

Pineapple Rum Punch in a cup with pieces of pineapples on top

How To Serve This Rum Punch Cocktail

Serve this rum and pineapple cocktail as a party punch on hot summer days, along with appetizers such as fruit salsa with cinnamon chips or tortilla chips and tomato salsa.

Don’t forget to offer non-alcoholic pineapple drinks to the younger crowd with our pineapple lemonade or even our orange sherbet punch that has creamy hints of pineapple too.

Our White Claw slushie and mango mojito are two more delightful summer cocktails to enjoy.

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Storing This Rum Pineapple Cocktail

While you can make a batch of this punch ahead of time, we think it is best made fresh.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can make this amazing tropical cocktail ahead of time and keep it chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or until ready to serve. Do not add ice until you are ready to serve, or the ice will water down your punch.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this cocktail. It is best made fresh.

close up overhead shot of a glass of Pineapple Rum Punch garnished with pineapples and a cherry

Once you have a sip of this pineapple rum punch, you’ll think you are on a tropical beach vacation. All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this yummy punch, and you’ll want to serve it at all of your summer parties.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this rum punch with pineapple juice ahead of time?

If you would like to make a pitcher of pineapple rum punch ahead of time, you can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Wait to add the ice cubes until you are ready to serve the drink so that it doesn’t melt, and water it down.

What is the best glass to use for this cocktail?

This easy recipe is best served in a 12-ounce lowball cocktail glass.

Can I use a different kind of rum instead of coconut rum?

Any kind of rum would work well in this delicious drink. Choose white, dark, or even spiced rum as an alternative to coconut rum.

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Pineapple Rum Punch

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Sure to become your go-to summer drink, this tropical-inspired pineapple rum punch is a fizzy and sweet cocktail that you won’t be able to resist.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktails

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Ingredients

¾ cup pineapple juice
⅓ cup coconut rum, I used Malibu Original
½ cup lemon-lime soda
⅛ cup fresh lime juice
⅛ cup simple syrup
Fresh pineapple skewer and ice cubes, for garnish

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar with a lid, add the pineapple juice, coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake to combine.
Fill 2 (12-ounce) low-ball cocktail glasses ¾ full with ice cubes. Pour half (approximately 1 cup each of pineapple rum punch) of the cocktail mix over the ice in each glass.
Garnish with a skewer of fresh pineapple pieces.

Notes

I like to get the little mini (6-ounce) cans of pineapple juice to keep on hand in my pantry. These are great for this recipe since 6 ounces is equivalent to ¾ cup, and they come in a 4 or 6 pack. This way, I do not need to open a large bottle of pineapple juice if I am only using it to make a couple of cocktails.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, depending on how many people you are serving.
If you are making a large batch, you can pour all of your ingredients into a large pitcher or even a punch bowl instead of individual glasses.

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