Description
Tropical pineapple punch brings island vibes straight to winter gatherings, offering a refreshing escape from cold temperatures. Cool guests will love this zesty cocktail that blends sweet fruit notes with smooth rum for an instant celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) coconut milk (canned, full-fat or light)
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) cream of coconut (e.g., Coco Lopez)
Carbonated Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, chilled
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) sparkling water (optional, for extra fizz)
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Shredded coconut
- Pineapple wedges
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Create a velvety tropical base by thoroughly blending pineapple juice, coconut milk, and cream of coconut in a spacious pitcher until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Chill the punch mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to enhance the flavor melding and ensure optimal temperature.
- Immediately before serving, gently incorporate lemon-lime soda and sparkling water to introduce effervescence and light carbonation.
- Fill serving glasses generously with either traditional ice cubes or finely crushed ice to provide a refreshing foundation.
- Carefully pour the chilled tropical punch into prepared glasses, ensuring an even distribution of liquid.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling shredded coconut across the surface of each glass, mimicking a delightful snowy landscape.
- Complete the visual appeal by garnishing each glass rim with a vibrant pineapple wedge or a glossy maraschino cherry, adding a festive and elegant touch to the beverage.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the cream of coconut and lemon-lime soda to suit your taste preferences.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to ensure a refreshingly cold punch without diluting the flavors with too much ice.
- Transform this into a festive adult beverage by adding a splash of white rum or coconut rum for a tropical cocktail version.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by substituting coconut milk with almond or oat milk, maintaining the creamy texture while catering to different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg