Dark Rum and Pineapple Juice Cocktail
A tropical cocktail combining rich dark rum with sweet pineapple juice, balanced with fresh lime and optional spice. Easy to make and perfect for relaxed gatherings or sunny afternoons.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Highball glass
- Rocks glass
- Small plate
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice fresh or bottled
- 0.5 oz lime juice fresh-squeezed is best
- 0.25 oz simple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- bitters optional dash
- ground nutmeg or cinnamon for garnish
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
- 1 pineapple chunk or frozen pineapple for garnish
- ice cubes or crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add bitters if using.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds until cold.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Dust with nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Garnish with maraschino cherry and pineapple chunk.
- Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
Fresh juices enhance the flavor. Adjust sweetness with lime or syrup to taste. For a lighter drink, top with soda water; for stronger flavor, reduce juice slightly and increase rum.