What To Mix With Pineapple Rum: 10 Mixers (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on April 7, 2023 by Lydia Martin
Rum and pineapple are great combinations that create a fruity and boozy spirit.
While pineapple rums are excellent for shooting or sipping, there are mixers that you should keep in stock to make delectable pineapple rum cocktails all year round.
But really, do you know what to mix with pineapple rum? Keep reading to find out.
Top 10 Pineapple Rum Mixers To Try
10. Mint
Mint can elevate, mellow, and temper overly sweet cocktail recipes with pineapple-flavored rum.
Mango & Pineapple Mojito
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 200ml Pineapple rum
- 150ml White Rum
- 50g pineapple pieces
- 50g chopped mango
- 2 mint sprigs
- 3 limes
- 2tbsp light brown sugar
- 600ml sparkling water
Instructions: Muddle into a large jug the pineapple, mango, sugar, and lime. Bruise and add the mint, then top it off with ice, white rum, pineapple rum, and sparkling water.
Serving: 6
9. Coconut Water
Coconut water is slightly sweet and sour with a nutty taste, and when you mix it with pineapple rum can make your cocktail more refreshing.
Pineapple Rum & Coconut Water
Prep Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 2 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 part pineapple rum
- 2 parts coconut water
- Squeeze of lime
Instructions: Pour the pineapple rum and coconut water into a glass of ice. Squeeze the lime and drop in the wedge.
Serving: 1
8. Sweet Vermouth
Sweet vermouth is a rich, herbaceous, subtly sweet, and spiced drink [1] you can mix in pineapple rum to create a refreshing cocktail.
“Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals”
– Lydia McLuen, Bar Manager in Oregon
Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- ¾oz pineapple rum
- ¾oz rye whiskey
- ½oz sweet vermouth
- ⅛oz maraschino liqueur
- Pineapple & cherry for garnish
- ice
Instructions: Add all the ingredients to a glass with ice. Stir and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass and garnish with cherry and pineapple soaked in angostura bitters.
Serving: 1
7. Maraschino Liqueur
Maraschino liqueur is a cherry-flavored liqueur from the eastern coast of Croatia [2].
Pineapple Rum Daiquiri
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz pineapple rum
- 0.25 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
Instructions: In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all the ingredients and shake it well. Strain the drink in a cocktail glass and garnish with pineapple spear.
Serving: 1
6. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed lime juice has a hint of sweetness with a distinct sour flavor and bitterness.
Pineapple Breeze
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 2.5oz pineapple rum
- 0.25oz lime juice
- 0.25oz simple syrup
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions: Muddle the rosemary in rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake it well. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with rosemary and lime wedge.
Serving: 1
5. Coconut Rum
Coconut rum is a dessert that carries a smooth and sweet taste and gives a coconut finish for major tropical vibes.
Pineapple Coconut Rum Cooler
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Ingredients:
- 2oz pineapple rum
- 2oz coconut rum
- 6oz pineapple juice
- 4oz light coconut milk
Instructions: Combine all the ingredients and mix them well. Pour over ice and serve with pineapple on top.
Serving: 2
4. Coke
Rum and Coke is a classic cocktail, but if you want to elevate your cocktail, replace the rum with pineapple rum, as its tart and sweet flavors blend seamlessly in Coke.
Pineapple Rum & Coke
Prep Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 2 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 part pineapple rum
- 3-4 parts Coke
Instructions: Combine pineapple rum and Coke in a glass with ice.
Serving: 1
3. Orange Juice
Orange juice is tangy and sweet, with a bright citrus flavor. Mix it with pineapple rum, and you’ll taste a refreshing and colorful cocktail.
Orange Pineapple Rum Punch
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup light rum
- 0.5 cup dark rum
- 0.5 cup pineapple rum
- Fresh mint
Instructions: In a punch bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir them well. Pour into a glass with ice and garnish with mint on top.
Serving: 6-8
2. Campari
Campari is bitter and citrusy, with spice-forward notes like cinnamon and clove.
Jungle Bird Cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3oz pineapple rum
- ¾oz Campari
- ½oz simple syrup
- ½oz lime juice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, mix all the ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain in a glass and serve with a pineapple wedge on the side of the glass.
Serving: 2
1. Dark Rum
Dark rum has a deep brown color and a sweet, smoky flavor profile.
Dark Pineapple Bikini Martini
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz dark pineapple rum
- 1oz vodka
- 3oz pineapple juice
- 0.5oz grenadine
- Dehydrated pineapple for garnish
Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake it vigorously and strain it in a glass. Pour the grenadine into the straw to fill the bottom of the glass.
Serving: 1
FAQs
How strong is mixed pineapple rum?
A mixed pineapple rum is strong because it contains around 20-40% alcohol content depending on the rum and mixers combined.
Does mixed pineapple rum get you drunk?
Yes, mixed pineapple rum can get you drunk, especially if you consume too much at a faster rate.
On A Final Note
Pineapple rum is slightly sweet and packed with notes of fresh pineapple and vanilla.
Dark rum, Campari, orange juice, Coke, and coconut rum mix great with pineapple rum.
With the suitable mixers, you’ll taste and elevate the sweet, tart, and tropical flavors of pineapple rum.
References:
- https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vermouth#
- https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-maraschino-liqueur-760276
Lydia Martin hails from Redmond, Washington, where you’ll find some of the best cocktail bars and distilleries that offer a great mix of local drinks. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. Lydia can whip up a mean Margarita in seconds! Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.
