Tropical Pineapple Lime Cocktail
This tropical pineapple lime cocktail combines sweet pineapple juice, fresh lime, white rum, and mint for a refreshing, frothy summer drink served over crushed ice.
By RecipeLily Editors · Published November 14, 2026
This Tropical Pineapple Lime Cocktail is a refreshing, sunshine-colored drink that brings together juicy pineapple, bright lime, fresh mint, and smooth white rum. With its vibrant yellow color, frothy top, and tropical garnish, it's a beautiful cocktail for warm-weather gatherings.
Pineapple juice provides natural sweetness and a pleasantly fruity flavor, while freshly squeezed lime juice adds just enough tartness to keep each sip balanced. A splash of club soda gives the drink a light, sparkling finish, and fresh mint adds a cool herbal aroma.
Shaking the pineapple mixture with ice creates a delicate foam that looks especially inviting when poured over crushed ice in tall glasses.
Serve this easy pineapple cocktail at summer cookouts, pool parties, backyard barbecues, or tropical-themed celebrations. Garnish each glass with a fresh pineapple wedge, lime, and a generous mint sprig for a colorful presentation that looks as refreshing as it tastes.
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Tropical Pineapple Lime Cocktail
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Cook Time
- —
- Total Time
- 10 mins
- Servings
- 2
- Yield
- 2 tall cocktails
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
Servings: 2
- For the cocktails
- For the garnish
Directions
- Prepare the ingredients
Step 1
Chill the pineapple juice and club soda before making the cocktails.
Step 2
Gently rinse the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry.
Step 3
Prepare two tall highball glasses and set aside the pineapple wedges, lime wheels, and mint sprigs for garnish.
- Make the pineapple lime mixture
Step 4
In a cocktail shaker, combine the chilled pineapple juice, white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup.
Step 5
Gently clap the mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma, then add them to the shaker.
Step 6
Add the ice cubes, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and lightly frothy.
- Assemble the cocktails
Step 7
Fill each highball glass with 1 cup of crushed ice.
Step 8
Strain the shaken pineapple lime mixture evenly into both glasses, allowing the delicate pineapple foam to form on top.
Step 9
Slowly add 1/4 cup of chilled club soda to each glass.
Step 10
Gently stir once or twice to combine without losing too much of the foam.
- Garnish and serve
Step 11
Place one fresh pineapple wedge on the rim of each glass.
Step 12
Add one lime wheel to each drink and garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Step 13
Serve immediately while cold, fizzy, and refreshing.
Cook’s Notes
Contains alcohol: each cocktail contains 1 1/2 ounces of rum — about one U.S. standard drink when made with 80-proof (40% ABV) rum. For adults 21 and over only; please drink responsibly. See the note below for an alcohol-free version.
For the best tropical flavor, use 100% pineapple juice without added sugar. Pineapple nectar can also work, but it is often sweeter and thicker, so reduce the simple syrup if necessary.
Freshly squeezed lime juice creates a brighter flavor than bottled lime juice. Shake the pineapple mixture vigorously to produce the light foam that gives the cocktail its attractive appearance.
Crushed ice is especially important for recreating the frosty presentation. Use a tall, transparent highball glass so the pale-yellow drink and fresh garnishes remain visible.
For a sweeter cocktail, add another teaspoon of simple syrup. To make a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and replace it with additional chilled club soda.
You can combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Add rum, mint, ice, and club soda just before serving for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories
- 195
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 20g
- Protein
- 1g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary.
