Chill your glass: Before you start mixing, place your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water. This step ensures your cocktail stays cold longer and enhances the drinking experience.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice: Use plenty of ice cubes to chill the drink properly without watering it down too fast.

Add the spirits and juices: Pour the coconut rum, vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the shaker over the ice.

Shake vigorously: Secure the shaker lid and shake hard for about 15 seconds. The goal is to thoroughly chill and mix the ingredients while slightly diluting them for balance.

Prepare your serving glass: Remove ice or water from your glass if you chilled it. Fill the glass about halfway with fresh ice cubes.

Strain the cocktail: Using a fine strainer, pour the shaken mixture over the fresh ice in the glass. Straining helps remove small ice shards and pulp from the lime juice for a smooth sip.

Add the soda splash: Top off the drink with a splash of club soda or lemon-lime soda. Pour gently to keep the bubbles lively.

Garnish beautifully: Place a pineapple wedge on the rim of the glass and skewer a strawberry on a cocktail pick. You can also float a small strawberry in the drink for extra charm.

Serve immediately: Insert a straw or serve without one, and enjoy your tropical escape!