A duo of delicious summer cocktail recipes, our Coconut Rum Punch and Strawberry Whiskey Smash will add some Caribbean and Irish flare to your summer get-togethers!

For the first time in years, we’ve decided not to travel this summer and instead enjoy all of the summer festivals and activities our city has to offer – and then use those saved travel dollars to escape the winter and soak up some Caribbean sun!

But just because we’re doing the staycation thing this summer doesn’t mean I can’t feel like I’m in the Caribbean!

This weekend, I did some experimenting to come up with two delicious summer cocktail recipes that I can quickly whip up whenever we have guests – and our house is always open for guests this summer! *hint hint*

I made this Coconut Rum Punch and a Strawberry Whiskey Smash that tastes like a Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail.

Coconut Rum Punch Recipe

I used MALIBU Caribbean Rum for the Coconut Rum Punch because it has a fresh and vibrant coconut flavor without overpowering the rest of the drink. I’ve tried this recipe with coconut milk and coconut water and found that the coconut milk was overpowering (and not really pleasant with the orange juice), while the coconut water was very understated.

This cocktail adds a splash of Caribbean summer to your day (and reminds me of our last vacation, sunning ourselves on the beach in Grand Turk and St Maarten).

Check out our quick recipe video for how to make your own Coconut Rum Punch and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free recipe printable:

Ingredients for Coconut Rum Punch

1/2 oz grenadine or maraschino cherry juice
2 oz orange juice
4 oz pineapple juice
1 1/2 oz Malibu
Ginger ale, as desired
Pineapple and maraschino cherries, to garnish
Lots of ice

For a full pitcher:

2 oz grenadine or maraschino cherry juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
6 oz Malibu
Ginger ale, as desired
Pineapple and maraschino cherries, to garnish
Lots of ice

Tip: measure out the top 4 ingredients into your glass or pitcher and then top with ginger ale, to taste. If making your pitcher ahead of time, wait until serving to add the ice.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

Pitcher
Hurricane glasses, for serving
Liquid measure
Sharp kitchen knife
Ice maker

How to Make Coconut Rum Punch

Fill your hurricane glasses with ice.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the glasses in order. The ice will help keep the ombre effect by preventing the liquids from mixing too much.

Grenadine. Orange juice. Pineapple Juice. Malibu.

Top with ginger ale until the glass is full and then garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, if desired.

Enjoy immediately.

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Grab your free printable for our Coconut Rum Punch recipe:

Coconut Rum Punch

Ingredients

1/2 oz grenadine or maraschino cherry juice
2 oz orange juice
4 oz pineapple juice
1 1/2 oz Malibu
Ginger ale, as desired
Pineapple and maraschino cherries, to garnish
Lots of ice

For a full pitcher:

2 oz grenadine or maraschino cherry juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
6 oz Malibu
Ginger ale, as desired
Pineapple and maraschino cherries, to garnish
Lots of ice

Instructions

Fill your hurricane glasses with ice.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the glasses in order. The ice will help keep the ombre effect by preventing the liquids from mixing too much.
Grenadine. Orange juice. Pineapple Juice. Malibu.
Top with ginger ale until the glass is full and then garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, if desired.
Enjoy immediately.