This Brazilian Pineapple Rum Punch is the perfect way to celebrate summer. A whole fresh pineapple, bright limes, a few mint leaves and Brazilian cachaça (a sugarcane-based rum) come together in a pitcher of tropical refreshment to share with amigos all season long.
Summer calls for lazy afternoons in the backyard, sunscreen on, and a cold rum cocktail in hand. If you haven’t tried cachaça yet, this recipe is a friendly introduction — it’s a Brazilian distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice and is considered a style of rum. If cachaça isn’t available, any good-quality white rum will work well.
This pineapple rum punch is straightforward, fresh, and crowd-pleasing. The method uses a whole pineapple blended into a creamy, frothy base, and a mint-and-lime infused rum for bright herbal and citrus notes. The result is a balanced, tropical pitcher perfect for sharing.
Pineapple rum punch ingredients
These easy-to-find ingredients make a fresh and flavorful punch:
- White rum (I recommend Brazilian cachaça if you can find it)
- 1 whole fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to the pineapple’s sweetness)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime
- Ice
Tools you’ll need:
- Blender
- Cocktail muddler (or a sturdy spoon)
- Pitcher or punch bowl
How to make rum punch
Recipe yields about 6 servings.
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Muddle the lime and mint.
Cut one lime into four pieces. Place the lime pieces and a handful of mint leaves in a cup or cocktail shaker and muddle until the lime releases its juice and the mint aroma is released.
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Add the rum.
Pour about 1 cup of white rum or cachaça over the muddled lime and mint and stir. Let this sit while you prepare the pineapple so the mint and lime infuse the spirit.
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Prep and blend the pineapple.
Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into chunks. Add the pineapple pieces to a blender with 1–2 tablespoons of sugar, then puree until completely smooth and creamy — a foamy “pineapple cream.” No water or ice needed. Pour this creamy pineapple mixture into a pitcher or punch bowl and add ice.
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Combine and adjust.
Remove and discard the muddled lime pieces, then add the mint-and-lime infused rum to the pineapple base. Taste and decide whether to add all, some, or none of the mint leaves to the pitcher — keeping some out preserves more pineapple flavor, while adding them intensifies the minty note.
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Stir and serve.
Give the punch a good stir, pour into glasses over ice, garnish with extra mint or pineapple if desired, and enjoy.
This vibrant cocktail is a summer favorite — easy to make, refreshing, and excellent for gatherings. Decide whether to share the pitcher or keep it all to yourself (no judgment either way!).
Saúde! (That’s “cheers” in Portuguese.)
Pairings
This pineapple rum punch pairs beautifully with grilled meats and light sides. Try it alongside herbed couscous, chimichurri chicken skewers, picanha steaks, or butterflied grilled chicken for a tropical meal.
More cachaça recipes
- Caipirinha
- Batida de Coco (Brazilian coconut cocktail)
Other pineapple cocktails to try
- Pina Colada
- Pineapple Mezcal Margarita
- Candied Pineapple Sour
Pineapple Rum Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (depending on pineapple sweetness)
- 1 whole lime
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup white rum, such as Brazilian cachaça
Equipment
- Blender
- Cocktail muddler or spoon
- Pitcher or punch bowl
Instructions
- Cut the lime into 4 pieces and place in a cup or cocktail shaker.
- Add the mint leaves and muddle well.
- Add the rum or cachaça to the muddled lime and mint, stir, and set aside to infuse.
- Peel, core, and dice the pineapple. Add pineapple and sugar to a blender and puree until smooth and foamy to make a pineapple cream. Pour into a pitcher and add ice.
- Discard the lime pieces, then add the minty rum to the pineapple mixture. Add mint leaves to taste.
- Stir and serve.
Cheers! Or as we say in Portuguese, Saúde!
Notes
The recipe calls for about 1 cup of rum; adjust up or down to taste. Letting the lime and mint sit in the alcohol briefly helps infuse the flavors.
Let me know how it was!