Looking for a sweet pineapple flavored frozen rum drink for warmer days? I give you Pineapple Rum Slush. One of our favorite summertime slushies! Perfect for hanging out and enjoying a beautiful sunny day.
Try our Wine Slushies too, they are great for a bridal shower!
We love rum drinks, like this coconut rum mojito, which is perfect for summer. This Rum Cruiser is one of our own creations where we’ve combined two types of rum, pineapple and orange juices and banana liqueur for an amazing martini or slush!
Having a party? Be sure to pair this pineapple rum smoothie with this easy Pineapple Salsa appetizer, or maybe our Pineapple Prosecco Punch for a larger gathering!
Why this cocktail is a summer favorite
You can customize this cocktail however you want, but I kept it simple and straight-forward for a tropical vibe and smooth drinking. It’s similar to this Pina Colada recipe, but with a few changes.
This is one of our favorites for multiple reasons. First, there are only 3 ingredients plus optional garnishes. Second, it’s perfect for hot summer days, pool parties, and backyard barbecues. Also, the tropical vibe takes us away to a sandy beach any time of the year!
Expert Tips and FAQs
- To make your own twist on a rum slush, think of it like you’re building a smoothie. Take your base fruits and veg for the majority of the flavor, ensure at least some of it is frozen, and add enough liquid (alcoholic and not) to get a smooth puree.
- Some people like to use ice in these, but I prefer to get that slush texture from using frozen fruits. It will stay smooth and frozen longer, have a better taste, and is more refreshing as a result.
- What’s especially awesome about this recipe is that you can make it either right before serving or make it in advance. To make it in advance, just pour the finished smoothie mixture into a gallon ziplock bag and place in the freezer. You can either blend it up again or let it melt a bit and serve with a spoon or ladle.
- This pineapple rum slush uses 1 cup of coconut milk to help bring out the tropical flavor while adding a bit of creaminess to the texture of the smoothie. It can be swapped out for almond milk or regular milk if you’d prefer. Or for an even stronger slush, you can use coconut rum!
Ingredients you will need
This recipe makes 4 tall glasses.
- Frozen pineapple (scroll down for measurements in the printable version)
- Coconut milk (from a can)
- Gold or dark rum
- Maraschino cherries and Pineapple wedges for optional garnish
How to Make a Pineapple Rum Slush
- Place pineapple, coconut milk, and rum in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Taste and adjust as needed before portioning out into your serving glasses.
- Garnish with cherries and pineapple wedges on cocktail toothpicks. Serve immediately with fun striped straws.
With only 3 ingredients (plus a cherry for garnish) this pineapple rum slush is one of our favorite frozen rum drinks! It’s a quick cocktail and perfect for a crowd, or for a nice refreshing drink after winding down from a hot summer day.
More awesome cocktail ideas
- Drinks with rum and pineapple juice are always a hit! Similar in deliciousness is our Rum Punch. It’s great for parties and BBQ’s and is a BIG crowd favorite. Be the star of the show and make pineapple rum drinks in multiple different ways!
- Another rum drink is this classic Mai Tai recipe. Get some extra rum to whip up these concoctions along with your pineapple rum slush for the best BBQ drinks to date.
- In this Key Lime Pie Martini we use a coconut rum, and you won’t believe just how amazing this martini is! Creamy, rich, and full of flavor, you won’t want to put it down.
- Perfect for lounging around the pool, this Blue Mermaid cocktail is great for summer.
- And just for fun, learn how to make watermelon jello shots, 2 different ways!
- Try this super easy Bourbon Slush for an alternative frozen drink recipe. It comes together in minutes and requires just 5 ingredients! Making it a quick and simple summertime drink that everyone will love!
- The Blue Lagoon Cocktail is a citrusy 3 ingredient summertime drink that’s fun to sip on poolside or on the patio.
- Tropical Rum Punch is quick and easy to make, with no sugar added. It’s a party in a glass!
- We love dessert shooters, and this Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot is the perfect little shot that doesn’t require a chaser thanks to its sweetness.
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Need a refreshing, tropical drink this summer? A Coconut Mojito is fun to make, only needs a few ingredients, and is perfect for a hot day!
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With vibrant blue colors and tropical vibes, this Ocean Water Cocktail is a crowd-pleaser in both the looks and taste department.
original photo of Amanda’s Cookin’ Pineapple Rum Slush – photos updated May 26, 2020
Pineapple Rum Slush
IMPORTANT - There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 cup coconut milk from a can
- 1 cup gold or dark rum
- Maraschino cherries optional garnish
- Pineapple wedges optional garnish
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- Some people like to use ice in these, but I prefer to get that slush texture from using frozen fruits. It will stay smooth and frozen longer, have a better taste and is more refreshing as a result.
- To make it in advance, just pour the finished smoothie mixture into a gallon ziplock bag and place in the freezer. You can either blend it up again or let it melt a bit and serve with a spoon or ladle.
- This pineapple rum slush uses 1 cup of coconut milk to help bring out the tropical flavor while adding a bit of creaminess to the texture of the smoothie. It can be swapped out for almond milk or regular milk if you'd prefer. Or for an even stronger slush, you can use coconut rum!
Instructions
- Place pineapple, coconut milk and rum in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Taste and adjust as needed before portioning out into your serving glasses.
- Garnish with cherries and pineapple wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on this blog on Jul 5, 2017 but has since been updated to add tips and new photos.
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Jennifer says
Use GOYA coconut milk from a can for the Pineapple Rum Slush and I think the coconut milk is a bad idea, it has a weird aftertaste (everyone at the table agreed). Perhaps coconut cream would be better? I loved the limited ingredients needed and I had a fresh pineapple ready to use, so we froze the chunks.
Jenni says
Does it have to be the dark rum? I like the white better. Although I may just use the dark since I have seen comments that it is not sweet enough and that dark rum would help with that.
Amanda Formaro says
We prefer dark rum, but you can use white.
Sandra says
This was delicious, but I added 5 cups of frozen pineapple instead of 4, because there wasn’t a strong pineapple taste with just 4.
Ann says
Was there a certain brand of pineapple you used? I used the Walmart store brand and I was so disappointed in the taste. I didn’t find it sweet at all. I really wanted to like this since it is such an easy recipe.
Amanda Formaro says
Frozen pineapple can be tricky because you just don’t know how ripe it was when it was frozen. So it can have a bitter taste. I like to use fresh pineapple and freeze it myself so that i’m able to taste the pineapple first.
Sandra says
Use 5 cups instead of 4. It will be sweeter and you will taste more pineapple. I buy the frozen pineapple at Aldi, they come in 5 cup bags.
Keith says
Thanks for the heads-up on Aldi. I can’t find frozen Pineapple in no grocery store
Mary Ann says
Perfect recipe! Can you use canned pineapple if you don’t have fresh??
Amanda Formaro says
Yes that should work
Ansley says
Do you use unsweetened coconut milk in the can? I’m not sure which one to get! Thanks!
Amanda Formaro says
Yes, unsweetened coconut milk in a can :)
Diane Seiferth says
I just made pineapple infused rum. Should I freeze the pineapple before I pre-make the mix to use for this weekend?
Amanda Formaro says
I would – and that sounds amazing!
Marie says
Recipes look great!
Leann says
Love love love these drink recipes. YUMMY!!
Alita Fitzsimmons says
When it calls for coconut milk is it the regular or the thick white kind you find in the liquor store?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Alita. You want the coconut milk that comes in a can. It’s usually found in the health food or gluten free aisle, but check with your grocer for sure :)
Alita Fitzsimmons says
Thankyou.
Sandy says
Can cocnut rum be used?
Amanda Formaro says
Yes!
Cheryl Kerker says
where do you get the coconut milk in a can
Amanda Formaro says
You should be able to get it at any grocery store. Check in the ethnic aisle near the stir fry items.
Náshashûk aka Shûk says
Any liquor store should have it…try looking for Coco Lopez.