A refreshing, vibrant Caribbean-style punch featuring pineapple and orange juices blended with smooth rum, citrus, and a hint of grenadine for color. Perfect for gatherings, beach days, or tropical-themed dinners.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 ½ cups pineapple juice
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1 ½ cups orange juice
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¾ cup dark rum
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¾ cup light rum
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¼ cup coconut rum (optional for tropical sweetness)
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2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
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2–3 tablespoons grenadine (to taste for color & sweetness)
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1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional, adjust to preference)
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1–2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional but traditional)
Fruit & Garnish
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Orange slices
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Lime slices
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Pineapple chunks
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Maraschino cherries
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Fresh mint
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Ice
Instructions
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Combine Juices & Rum
In a large pitcher, mix pineapple juice, orange juice, dark rum, light rum, and coconut rum until well combined. -
Add Lime & Sweetness
Stir in the lime juice, grenadine, and simple syrup if needed. Adjust to your preferred sweetness and tartness. -
Add Bitters
Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters to give the punch its classic Caribbean depth. -
Chill
Refrigerate the punch for at least 30 minutes, or stir in plenty of ice to chill immediately. -
Add Fruits
Add fresh orange slices, lime slices, pineapple chunks, and a few cherries for color and flavor. -
Serve
Pour over ice in tall glasses, garnish with mint or a pineapple wedge, and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
🌴 Tropical Boost
Add a splash of passion fruit juice or mango nectar for an even fruitier punch.
🍍 Stronger Punch
Increase the dark rum by an extra ¼–½ cup.
🍹 Sparkling Version
Top each serving with a little ginger ale or club soda.
❄️ Frozen Version
Blend with ice to make a slushy, beach-style drink.
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