Mint Pineapple Punch Cocktail Recipe

Whenever I’m craving a drink that feels light, sweet, and a little bit breezy, I end up mixing mint and pineapple together. There’s something about that combo—the cool herbs and the juicy fruit—that just works, you know?

This Mint Pineapple Punch Cocktail? It’s crisp, fruity, and honestly, couldn’t be much easier to throw together. Perfect for sharing, too.

I love that you don’t need any fancy equipment or weird ingredients for this recipe. Seriously, you can whip it up in just a few minutes.

It’s great for small hangouts or when you’ve got a crowd. The flavor stays bright and clean, so it’s hard to go wrong if you want something that most people will actually like.

Once you get the steps down, it’s super easy to tweak the sweetness or the strength to fit your mood (or whoever you’re serving). I’ll lay out the ingredients and the how-to so you can make it at home.

Plus, I’ll toss in a few tasting notes so you know what you’re getting into with each sip.

Mint Pineapple Punch Cocktail Recipe

I keep coming back to this punch because it’s got that sweet pineapple, the fresh mint, and a nice little fizz. It’s easy to scale up or down, so you can make a batch for just a couple of friends, or double it for a party.

Equipment

• Large punch bowl or a big pitcher
• Long mixing spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Citrus juicer (for limes and oranges)
• Small saucepan (if you’re making your own simple syrup)
• Ice scoop or tongs
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Glasses for serving
• Strainer (optional, if you want to catch pulp or mint bits)

Honestly, a big punch bowl makes life easier, especially if you want to toss in fruit slices and plenty of ice. A citrus juicer is handy, too—it just gets more juice out of everything.

Ingredients

• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup lime juice (fresh is best)
• ½ cup simple syrup (or more/less, up to you)
• 1 cup white rum or coconut rum
• 1 cup sparkling wine, ginger ale, or club soda
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Fresh mint sprigs
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen—it doesn’t really matter)
• Orange slices and lime slices for garnish
• Optional: a few whole cloves if you want a little spice

I usually chill the juices and rum ahead of time so the punch stays cold longer. Frozen pineapple chunks are awesome—they keep things cold and don’t water down the drink.

Instructions

• Pour the pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice into your punch bowl.
• Stir in the simple syrup until it’s all mixed up.
• Add the white rum or coconut rum.
• Pour in your choice of sparkling wine, ginger ale, or club soda for the fizz.
• Top with sparkling water to lighten it up a bit.
• Toss in pineapple chunks, orange slices, and lime slices.
• Add a handful of fresh mint sprigs and give it a gentle stir.
• Chill with ice or frozen pineapple before serving.

I always taste the punch before serving—sometimes I want it sweeter, sometimes a little more tart, so I’ll tweak the syrup or lime juice as needed.

Notes

I serve this punch cold, but I try not to go overboard on the ice since it can water things down. Frozen pineapple or just using pre-chilled juices works better for me.

If I’m in the mood for a stronger drink, I’ll add a bit more rum. For something lighter, I just swap out half the booze for more sparkling water.

Coconut rum gives it a beachy vibe, but white rum keeps it a bit more classic and clean. Fresh mint is a must for that refreshing aroma, and the citrus slices just look pretty.

Sometimes I’ll toss in a few whole cloves for a spiced punch, but I always fish them out before serving—nobody wants an overpowering clove surprise.

Tasting Notes

When I take that first sip, the fresh mint jumps out at me. It’s got this cool, almost tingly lift that keeps the pineapple juice’s sweetness in check.

Honestly, the pineapple flavor is front and center. It’s got that natural tropical vibe—kind of makes me think of lazy afternoons in the sun.

The fruitiness is smooth, not cloying or over-the-top sugary at all. I appreciate that.

As I keep sipping, the way the mint and pineapple mix leaves a clean finish. The mint hangs around just a bit, almost like a gentle reminder, while the pineapple slowly drifts off.

I do catch a little brightness from the citrus, too. It sort of sharpens things up and keeps the whole thing from feeling dull.

That small touch of citrus really makes the punch feel crisp—super easy to keep drinking.

Flavor highlights I notice:

• Sweet pineapple with a tropical edge
• Cool mint that refreshes the palate
• Light citrus that adds balance
• Smooth finish without heaviness