This Coconut Rum Punch is sweet, fruity, and full of island sensations.
It’s like a tropical vacation in a glass.
It’s the best drink for summer parties, barbecues, or when you want to go to the beach. It’s easy to create and tastes great with coconut, pineapple, and rum.
Let’s mix up some paradise, okay?
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- ½ cup of orange juice
- ½ cup of coconut cream, like Coco López or canned coconut cream
- 2 ounces of white rum
- 1 ounce of dark rum (optional, for more flavor)
- 1 tablespoon of grenadine (for color and sweetness)
- Cubes of ice
- Pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for decoration
Tools
- Shaker for cocktails
- Big spectacles
- Jigger for measuring
- Spoon
How to do it
1. Shake the things up
Put the pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream, white rum, and black rum (if using) in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake hard for 20 to 30 seconds, or until the drink is very cold.
2. Get the glass ready
Put ice cubes in a large glass. Slowly pour the grenadine over the ice to get a bright red layer at the bottom.
3. Add the punch
Pour the shaken cocktail mixture over the ice and grenadine in the glass. Watch as the colors mix together to make a tropical gradient.
4. Add a garnish and serve
Add a wedge of pineapple, a maraschino cherry, and a fun cocktail umbrella to give it that island feel. Serve right away and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Use chilly things. The colder your juices and coconut cream are, the better the drink will be.
- Make sure to shake it well! Don’t be shy about mixing the coconut cream well.
- Make it sweeter to your taste. Use less grenadine or leave it out completely if you don’t like it as sweet.
- Put it in a batch. Are you making beverages for a group? Simply double the recipe and put it in a pitcher.
Changes and Options
- No coconut cream? Coconut milk is fine, although it won’t be as creamy.
- Don’t put any alcohol in it. For a mocktail variation, leave out the rum and add some sparkling water.
- Put in fizz. Add club soda or ginger beer on top for an extra refreshing twist.
Storage and Leftovers
It’s better to drink this drink right away. If you have extra ingredients, you can keep the juices and coconut cream in the fridge for up to three days.
If you want to save the drink, don’t mix it up ahead of time. The coconut cream could split. Just mix it up when you’re ready to eat.
The end
You don’t need a plane ticket to get to tropical pleasure; just drink Coconut Rum Punch. It’s creamy, fruity, and so refreshing. It’s great for a sunny day or a fun get-together. Try it out and let me know how it worked out in the comments. Did you stick to the original or make it your own? Cheers to the island feel! 🍹🍍🍹