Pineapple Rum Cocktail

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Cocktails
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A pineapple rum cocktail that uses the entire pineapple! Learn how to make a Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cocktail and a Pineapple Cup! It’s refreshing you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical beach!

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When we go to Paradise Cove, I’m always tempted to order the pineapple mojito because they serve it in a pineapple cup and it makes me feel as if I’m on a tropical vacation.

This past week I had a lonely pineapple staring at me for a few days and I was inspired by the ones we sip by the beach at the Cove. So, similar to carving a pumpkin, I carved out the middle of the pineapple and pureed it in a blender leaving the shell for a cup.

Close up of pineapple rim with toasted coconut and a pineapple rum cocktail inside.

The carving part can be a little messy and you may or may not end up with some pineapple splashes on your face! I then whipped up a very refreshing, no sugar added (so it’s not too sweet), toasted coconut pineapple cocktail! I’m loving this cocktail and it’s a total crowd pleaser!

Really, who doesn’t like drinking a coconut pineapple cocktail out of a pineapple cup?! I felt pretty relaxed sitting in my backyard sipping this… all I was missing was the sand. Try it!

four photos shower how to cut a pineapple.

How to Carve a Pineapple

There are fancy pineapple carving tools, but if you’re like me I keep my kitchen gadgets limited. So here are a few simple steps for carving a pineapple!

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut the top of the pineapple off.
  2. Using a smaller sharp knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple, leaving a nice edge so the drink doesn’t leak out. Don’t cut to the bottom. Leave about 2 inches at the bottom of the pineapple.
  3. Then cut the middle part diagonally and carve it out. The center to easily scoop out the pineapple.
  4. Use a cookie scooper to remove the middle and place it into a bowl to use for the cocktail.

How to Make

  • Puree the pineapple chunks in a blender and push through a mesh strainer.
  • Shake all of the ingredients (recipe below) in a cocktail shaker with ice for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into the pineapple filled with ice.
  • Garnish the edge of the pineapple with the toasted coconut.
Pineapple cocktail inside an actual pineapple.

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5 from 2 votes

Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cocktail in Pineapple Cup

By: Eden
A delicious coconut pineapple cocktail served in a pineapple!
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Cocktails
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, This is for the rim (I toasted it in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly-squeezed
  • 1/4 cup coconut rum
  • 1 1/4 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 cup pureed pineapple , (puree the pineapple you carved out of the middle)

Instructions 

  • Shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for 20 seconds.
  • Then strain into the pineapple filled with ice.
  • Garnish the edge of the pineapple with the toasted coconut.
  • The best way to remove the middle is to cut a circle in the middle, leaving about 1/2 inch rim around the sides.
  • Then cut the middle part diagonally and carve it out.

Notes

Add more or less sweetener as you like. You can also add more alcohol to make it stronger too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0g, Calories: 474kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Sodium: 119mg, Potassium: 276mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 124IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Eden

I’m Eden Passante and I develop, create, style and photograph every recipe and party on Sugar and Charm. I’m the author of Entertaining with Charm and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and I’m here to help you create simple and easy recipes for entertaining and how to add charm to any gathering!

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5 Comments

  1. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says:

    This looks amazing!!!!

  2. Gina Eckhart says:

    This works for today. It’s 93 degrees in SF. Makes my mouth water. Thanks for the recipe, Eden! 🙂

  3. Bonnie Sanders says:

    This looks so fun and delicious.

  4. Heather says:

    This looks like a tropical paradise vacation in your own backyard!