Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up the Riptide Rum Bucket cocktail:
Alcohol:
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2 oz light rum
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2 oz coconut rum
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2 oz spiced rum
Juices:
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2 oz mango juice
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2 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz orange juice
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1 oz fresh lime juice
For Color & Balance:
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1 oz blue curaçao
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1 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
To Top:
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Splash of lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite) or tropical punch soda
Other Essentials:
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Crushed ice or ice cubes
Garnish (Have Fun With It!)
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Pineapple chunks
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Lime wheels
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Maraschino cherries
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Gummy sharks or tropical candy
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Colorful cocktail straws or drink umbrellas
???? Pro Tip: Serve in a clean sand bucket with multiple straws for the full “rum bucket” experience!
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Garnishes
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Slice lime wheels
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Cube fresh pineapple
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Skewer cherries and pineapple chunks onto toothpicks or cocktail swords
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Set aside gummy sharks or tropical candies
Step 2: Mix the Cocktail Base
In a large pitcher, mixing bowl, or cocktail shaker (depending on your batch size), combine:
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2 oz light rum
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2 oz coconut rum
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2 oz spiced rum
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2 oz mango juice
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2 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz orange juice
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1 oz lime juice
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1 oz blue curaçao
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1 oz simple syrup (optional)
Stir or shake gently to combine all ingredients.
Step 3: Fill Your Bucket
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Fill your bucket, pitcher, or serving container with ice (crushed for tiki-style or cubed for longer chill time).
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Pour the mixed cocktail base over the ice.
Step 4: Top & Garnish
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Add a splash of lemon-lime soda or tropical punch soda to give it a fizzy finish.
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Gently stir to mix.
Top with:
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Pineapple chunks
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Lime wheels
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Maraschino cherries
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Gummy sharks or candy
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Cocktail umbrellas, swizzle sticks, or colorful paper straws
Notes
The Riptide Rum Bucket is strong but deceptively smooth. The fruit juices balance the alcohol, and the soda adds lift. Adjust your rum-to-juice ratio based on your crowd—more juice for a lighter drink, or go bold for an all-out beach bash vibe.
Serve it in a plastic beach bucket with multiple straws and tropical garnishes to complete the aesthetic. It’s ideal for sharing—but no one will judge if you keep the whole thing to yourself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Carbohydrates: 18g