Mermaid Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe
A vibrant, tropical rum punch that combines spiced rum, coconut rum, pineapple and lime juices, and blue curaçao for an eye-catching ocean hue.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Mixing spoon
- Strainer
- Tall or hurricane glass
- Citrus juicer
- Ice scoop
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- lime wheels for garnish
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add spiced rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, blue curaçao, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain into a tall or hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by adding or omitting simple syrup. For a lighter highball, reduce rum and add a splash of soda water. Fresh lime juice keeps the drink bright and balanced.