Pineapple Crush

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Cool off with a delicious Pineapple Crush cocktail perfect for summer. This easy drink recipe includes rum, fresh pineapple chunks, and a sweet tropical taste.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktails

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Eden Westbrook

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks save two for garnishes
2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoon lime juice
⅓ cup ice
6 ounces rum
12 ounces pineapple juice
pineapple leaves for garnishing

Instructions

Muddle the pineapple chunks in your shaker with the sugar and lime juice.
¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks, 2 teaspoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon lime juice
Add the ice, rum, and pineapple juice. Cover with the lid and shake vigorously, until the shaker is frosty cold, about 30 seconds.
⅓ cup ice, 6 ounces rum, 12 ounces pineapple juice
Add ice to tall glasses and pour your cocktail in. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and pineapple leaves.
pineapple leaves

Notes

Make a Pitcher (8 cups)

To make a 64 ounce pitcher of Pineapple Crush, you'll want

- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

- 48 ounces pineapple juice

- 24 ounces rum

- ¼ cup lime juice

- 1 cup simple syrup

Mash the pineapple chunks at the bottom of your pitcher, then add ice and pour everything else in. Give it a stir, a taste, and adjust as needed, then serve!

Variations and Pro Tips

- Add a coconut liqueur or coconut rum to your pineapple cocktail.

- Bahama Mama - add orange juice, coconut rum, and a splash of grenadine!

- Mix in strawberry simple syrup instead of sugar and you have a delicious strawberry pineapple cocktail.

- Top off with soda - Make the drink fizzy by topping it off with lemon lime soda or club soda

- Different spirits - try vodka or even gin instead of the rum to give it a different vibe.

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