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    Pineapple Rum Slush

    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 641 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Pineapple Rum Slush by The Toasty Kitchen
    Pineapple Rum Slush by The Toasty Kitchen
    Pineapple Rum Slush by The Toasty Kitchen

    Pineapple rum slush is a smooth and sweet alcoholic beverage that's made with just three ingredients in a blender. This tropical drink is made with frozen pineapple, rum, and coconut water.

    Two glasses of pineapple rum slush on a white counter top.

    This pineapple rum slush is a smooth frozen alcoholic drink that's made in the blender. With just three ingredients you'll have a fruity and fun summer drink to enjoy by yourself or with friends.

    Frozen pineapple is the key ingredient in this recipe. If you don't have frozen pineapple, you can freeze your own in chunks beforehand. Coconut water gives this drink a tropical feel, but can be swapped with pineapple juice for a stronger pineapple flavor.

    Add a splash of rum to top off this fun summer drink - or omit for an alcohol-free version.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make pineapple rum slush.For this recipe, you'll need coconut water, frozen pineapple chunks, and rum.

    For the rum, simply use your favorite - dark rum, coconut rum, clear rum - or you can substitute with vodka or tequila.

    Coconut water can be substituted with pineapple juice or orange juice.

    How to freeze pineapple

    For this recipe, I bought a 16 ounce bag of Dole Pineapple Chunks in the freezer aisle, which makes exactly two drinks. If you can't find frozen pineapple, you can prep your own the day before.

    Slice your pineapple into chunks and spread onto a parchment/wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze for a few hours or overnight, then store them in a freezer bag until ready to use.

    Blending your drink

    Mixing pineapple cubes in a blender.Simply add your ingredients, liquid first, into a blender. Seal with a lid and blend until the consistency is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.

    If your drink is too thick, add more coconut water as needed.

    Coconut water substitutes

    If you don't like or have coconut water, you can easily substitute it with coconut milk, pineapple juice, or orange juice. You'll need the liquid in your drink to thin out the frozen pineapple and create a slush, so don't omit it entirely.

    You can also use water, but I suggest using juice to add extra fruit flavor to your slush.

    Pineapple drink with a pineapple wedge on the glass.

    Lower calorie version

    If you'd like to make this drink lower in calories, I suggest substituting half of your frozen pineapple with ice. This will give your drink a slushy/icy type texture.

    Drink garnishes

    I serve my pineapple rum slush in a highball glass like these, but feel free to use what you have on hand. Pineapple chunks, orange slices, or mint leaves make a great garnish.

    Two glasses of pineapple rum slush on a white counter top.
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    Pineapple Rum Slush

    Pineapple rum slush is a smooth and sweet alcoholic beverage that's made with just three ingredients in a blender. This tropical drink is made with frozen pineapple, rum, and coconut water.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Servings: 2 drinks
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cubed frozen pineapple
    • ¾ cup coconut water, or pineapple juice
    • 3 ounces rum, *

    Instructions

    • (Optional) Set aside two pineapple cubes to use as a garnish, slicing them halfway through and placing on the glass rim.
    • Pour the coconut water and rum into a blender. Add pineapple cubes and cover. Blend until mixture is smooth and no chunks remain. If mixture is too thick or difficult to blend, add another ¼ cup of coconut water.
    • Taste and add more rum as desired.
    • Pour into glasses and enjoy.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Highball Glasses
    • Stainless Steel Double Jigger
    • Blender
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups

    Notes

    • *3 ounces = 6 tablespoons = 2 filled shot glasses
    • Clear rum can be substituted with dark, spiced, coconut, or another fruit flavored rum.
    • Coconut water can be substituted with coconut milk, pineapple juice, or orange juice.
    • Low calorie version: substitute half of the frozen pineapple with ice.
    • Non-alcoholic version: substitute the rum with more coconut water.
    • If you are using out of season/frozen pineapple that's not as sweet as usual, you may want to use pineapple juice instead of coconut water to give some additional sweetness and pineapple flavor to your drinks.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Terry

      August 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Can I make this ahead and freeze it

      Reply
      • Heather

        August 25, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Hi Terry, I haven't tried freezing this recipe, so I can't say for sure. If you give it a try, let us know how it goes!

        Reply
      • Vickie Strack

        July 17, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        I freeze most of my slushy drinks. They all do fine.

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      April 25, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      I just made this per the recipe and it was amazing. The only thing I had to change was the rum. The only rum I had was a citrus rum. It turned out great...I will be making this again! ☺️

      Reply
      • Heather

        April 25, 2020 at 9:07 pm

        Citrus rum sounds great, glad you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    3. shirish joshi

      April 25, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Nice

      Reply
    4. Devon

      November 14, 2019 at 9:34 am

      Made a batch last night, turned out great! I used fresh pineapple that I froze beforehand, I think that helped give it more flavor using fresh ripe pineapple. Doubled the rum and it was still a good consistency!

      Reply
    5. Charlie Melton

      July 04, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Can I substitute the coconut water with coconut rum?

      Reply
      • Heather

        July 04, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        You can use coconut rum instead of the rum, but 3/4 cup of rum might be a bit strong if you replace the coconut water with it. You can also use water or pineapple juice instead of the coconut water. It's there to add a little liquid to the frozen pineapple, so it will blend easily.

        Reply
    6. Debra Thompson

      July 04, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Thanks, I think I'll try club soda first.

      Reply
      • Tana Kordas

        October 23, 2018 at 8:24 pm

        I use pineapple juice and pineapple rum.

        Reply
        • Jenille

          May 22, 2020 at 5:06 pm

          That sounds delicious!

          Reply
    7. Debbie Thompson

      July 03, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      Looks delicious, but what can I use in place of coconut water? I just cannot stand the taste of anything coconut, but I'd really like to make these.

      Reply
      • Heather

        July 03, 2017 at 7:26 pm

        You could use pineapple juice, any flavor of club soda, or even plain water. The coconut water does give the slushies a tropical flavor, but it's mainly included to get the correct consistency when blending 🙂

        Reply

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