Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
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???? 2 oz light rum (or coconut rum for extra island flavor)
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???? 1 oz gin or vodka (choose your preference)
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???? 1 oz pineapple juice (fresh or high quality canned)
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???? 1 oz guava juice or guava nectar
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???? ½ oz fresh lime juice
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???? ½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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???? 1 oz cranberry juice (for color and tartness)
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???? Ice cubes
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???? Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, for garnish
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???? (Optional) Fresh mint or edible flower, for presentation
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your glass
Chill a large cocktail or hurricane glass in the fridge or fill it with ice to cool while you mix the drink.
Step 2: Mix the cocktail
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine:
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2 oz light or coconut rum
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1 oz gin or vodka
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1 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz guava juice or nectar
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½ oz fresh lime juice
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½ oz simple syrup
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1 oz cranberry juice
Step 3: Shake well
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
Step 4: Strain and serve
Discard the ice from your glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
Step 5: Garnish and enjoy
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. Add a sprig of fresh mint or an edible flower for a tropical touch.
Notes
Although this cocktail is no-cook, here are tips to maximize flavor and presentation:
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Use fresh lime juice—it makes all the difference in brightness.
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Chill your glass for the best drinking experience.
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Shake well to chill and mix flavors, but don’t overdo it—too much shaking can dilute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 0g