Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Rum Punch Recipe Easy Tropical Cocktail with Coconut Cream
A tropical cocktail featuring smoky grilled pineapple, creamy coconut cream, dark rum, and a hint of lime, perfect for easy entertaining and laid-back weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings or chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) dark rum
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) simple syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes, plenty for serving
- Mint leaves, a handful for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by peeling, coring, and slicing into 1/2-inch thick rings or chunks (about 5 minutes).
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pineapple pieces for about 3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly (6-8 minutes total).
- Roughly mash half of the grilled pineapple in a mixing bowl or pitcher to release juices and flavor; keep the other half for garnish (2 minutes).
- Add dark rum, coconut cream, lime juice, and simple syrup to the mashed pineapple. Stir or blend until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in club soda or sparkling water and gently stir to combine. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch over (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with remaining grilled pineapple pieces and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for best fizz and freshness (1 minute).
Notes
If punch is too thick, add more sparkling water or cold water to loosen. Avoid over-mashing pineapple to keep texture. Use immersion blender for smooth coconut cream incorporation. Store leftovers up to 24 hours refrigerated; add fresh soda before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: grilled pineapple, rum punch, tropical cocktail, coconut cream, easy cocktail, summer drink, backyard party