Tropical + Sweet Strawberry Pineapple Rum Cocktail

close up view of pink drink on ice in mason jar

Tropical + Sweet Strawberry Pineapple Rum Cocktail

The sweetness of fresh fruit and pineapple juice blends perfectly with rum for a tropical inspired cocktail you can enjoy anywhere.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: berry cocktail recipes, spiked strawberry shortcake

Servings: people

Calories: 967kcal

Author: Katie

Equipment

drink pitcher
food processor or blender

Ingredients

For the Drink

1 1/2 cups strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup light or white rum
2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup club soda

For Garnish

fresh pineapple chunks
fresh strawberries
fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Prepare the strawberries. Chop the strawberries in a food processor or by hand. For an extra-smooth texture, completely puree them.
Mix the ingredients. In a large pitcher, mix the chopped strawberries and sugar. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a few minutes until the strawberries release their juices. Add the rum, pineapple juice, and club soda to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Serve. Pour the cocktail over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, pineapple chunks, and mint leaves.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh strawberries and pineapple juice in your cocktail. Try to avoid using canned pineapple juice, as fresh juice tastes better.

For a cooler, more refreshing drink, chill the rum, pineapple juice, and club soda before mixing. You can also chill the pitcher you plan to use.

If you like your cocktail sweeter, you can add more sugar or use sweetened pineapple juice. Taste as you go and adjust to your liking.

For a smoother texture, blend the strawberries with a little pineapple juice before mixing them with the other ingredients to make sure they are fully pureed and blend seamlessly into the drink.

If you're making a large batch, save time by chopping the strawberries in a food processor.

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