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Pineapple Rum Punch: The Ultimate Tropical Cocktail Recipe

A tropical and refreshing Pineapple Rum Punch perfect for parties! Combines pineapple, orange, and lime juices with white, dark, and coconut rums for a flavorful and festive drink.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves)
  • 1 ½ cups white rum
  • ½ cup dark rum
  • ½ cup coconut rum
  • 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
  • Pineapple wedges, for garnish
  • Orange slices, for garnish
  • Maraschino cherries, for garnish
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Angostura bitters, a few dashes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Punch Base: In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Add the Rum: Add white rum, dark rum, and coconut rum to the juice mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or rum flavor as needed.
  3. Chill and Serve: Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least an hour or add ice directly to the punch bowl. Just before serving, add club soda or sparkling water.
  4. Garnish: Garnish with pineapple wedges, orange slices, and maraschino cherries. Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters, if desired.
  5. Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the punch. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge, an orange slice, and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prepare the punch base (without club soda) up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Adjust simple syrup to taste.
  • Rum Variations: Experiment with different rums, such as spiced rum.
  • Fruit Additions: Add other fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi.
  • Non-Alcoholic: Omit rum and replace with more pineapple juice or sparkling cider.
  • Simple Syrup Variations: Try ginger, lime, pineapple, or spiced simple syrup.
  • Garnish Ideas: Use star fruit, edible flowers, cocktail umbrellas, sugared cranberries, or mint sprigs.