Drinks Cocktails Rum Cocktails Attention Pineapple Lovers, We Have the Perfect Punch For You Be the first to rate & review! Rum, lime, and pineapple — oh my! By M. Carrie Allan M. Carrie Allan M. Carrie Allan is an award-winning freelance cocktail and spirits writer and columnist for The Washington Post. Her byline has appeared in such publications as Imbibe, The Independent, Food & Wine, Seattle Times, Miami Herald, and Houston Chronicle, among others. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 1, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 20 drinks Pineapple rum punch proves that tropical fruit flavors should be enjoyed all year long, not just during the warm weather months. This zippy punch is a celebration of all things pineapple and features the fruit four ways, leaning on pineapple juice, rum, syrup, and seltzer. Since pineapple can be quite tart, it is balanced with Velvet Falernum, a sweet liqueur. Serve this in a classic punch bowl with an ice ring filled with garnishes at a party, or simply add all the ingredients to a pitcher for a more casual vibe. Pineapple rum punch can be prepped in advance by adding all the still ingredients to an airtight container; top with fizzy pineapple seltzer right before serving for the best bubbles. Frequently asked questions What is Velvet Falernum? Syrupy with a bit of citrus and spice, Velvet Falernum is a sweet liqueur that originated in Barbados. Developed by John D. Taylor, whose brand continues to be our go-to for the liqueur, Velvet Falernum is gently flavored with lime peel, clove, and ginger. At around 11% alcohol by volume, it is a comparatively low-proof liqueur. It plays a supporting role in the Pineapple Rum Punch and is delicious on its own in a simple highball when mixed with club soda — it benefits from a touch of lime juice if you have it. Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen This rum punch is full of fresh pineapple flavor. When picking a pineapple seltzer for this drink, look for one made with real pineapple juice for the most pure flavor; we like Spindrift seltzer for its balance of sweet and tart. Pimento bitters give this drink a balancing spiced aroma, but classic Angostura bitters work as a substitute and will double down on the citrus notes. Find Velvet Falernum online at caskcartel.com. Pineapple gum syrup is a thick cocktail sweetener with a silky mouthfeel. Find it online at liberandcompany.com. For a substitute, combine 3/4 cup simple syrup and 3/4 cup pineapple juice in a saucepan, and simmer until mixture has reduced to about 1 cup. Find pimento bitters online at cocktailier.com, or substitute Angostura bitters. Make ahead The punch base, without seltzer, can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add seltzer just before serving. Ingredients 5 cups (40 ounces) pineapple rum (such as Plantation Stiggins’) 4 cups pineapple juice 2 cups fresh lime juice (from about 16 limes) 2 cups (16 ounces) John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Liqueur 1 cup pineapple gum syrup 1/2 teaspoon pimento bitters 4 cups pineapple seltzer (such as Spindrift) Ice ring, for serving Grated nutmeg, lime wheels, mint sprigs, and whole star anise, for garnish Directions Stir together rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, Velvet Falernum, gum syrup, and bitters in a large punch bowl. Stir in seltzer. Serve with ice ring and garnishes. Originally appeared in Food & Wine magazine, December 2023 / January 2024 Rate It Print