Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

???? ½ cup coconut rum – beachy, smooth base
???? ½ cup mango or pineapple rum – layered tropical sweetness
???? ¼ cup blue curaçao – for citrus flavor and oceanic color
???? ½ cup pineapple juice – tangy and bright
???? ½ cup mango nectar or orange juice – smooth fruit depth
???? ½ cup lemon-lime soda – fizzy finish
❄️ Ice – crushed or cubed
???? Fresh fruit: pineapple chunks, orange slices, lime wheels – garnish
???? Optional: candy stir sticks, rainbow sour belts, or gummy rings
???? Optional float: 1 mini bottle of white rum
???? 1 small plastic beach bucket (16–32 oz size)
???? Paper umbrella, straw, or tropical skewer – optional accessories

Instructions

Step 1: Prep your bucket
Wash and dry your small plastic beach bucket. Fill it halfway with ice—the chill keeps it ultra-refreshing and dilutes the alcohol slightly for easier sipping.

Step 2: Build your drink
In a large measuring cup or cocktail shaker, combine:

½ cup coconut rum
½ cup mango or pineapple rum
¼ cup blue curaçao
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup mango nectar or orange juice

Stir to combine well.

Step 3: Pour over ice
Pour the drink mixture into your prepared bucket. Top with ½ cup lemon-lime soda for fizz and balance.

Step 4: Add fun garnishes
Top your drink with fruit slices, candy rings, tropical skewers, or a mini upside-down liquor bottle (optional). Add a large colorful straw or umbrella for flair.

Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Drink it cold, fresh, and somewhere with a breeze—or your best island playlist.

Notes

The beauty of this drink is that it’s flexible and forgiving. Follow these notes to perfect your Caribbean Cooler:

Chill all liquids beforehand so ice doesn’t water it down too fast
Crushed ice gives the best tropical texture
Adjust sweetness by using more soda (sweeter) or more juice (fruitier)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 280–320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 12mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30g