Liquid Sunshine: Perfect Pineapple Rum Slushies for Poolside Sipping

Ready for spring and all the fun that comes with longer days and warmer weather? Get in the spirit with this frozen cocktail. Whether you are at the lake, beach, or your own backyard, Pineapple Rum Slushies will have you kicking back and tuning in to your favorite Yacht Rock station in no time. Cheers!

Pineapple Rum Slushies
Pineapple Rum Slushies

Leslie Likes:
The pineapple chunks act as the ice in this drink. They make the drink even creamier without diluting it—and you won’t deplete your ice maker!


Pineapple Rum Slushy Recipe

Serves 4 to 6

4 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup coconut milk (not lite)
1 cup dark rum, plus extra for lime floaters if desired
Pineapple wedges and orchid blooms for garnish
Limes halves for floaters, optional

Place bite-size pineapple into a ziplock bag, and place in the freezer. Allow to freeze for at least an hour.
Place frozen pineapple, coconut milk, and rum in a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, orchid bloom, and rum-filled lime half if desired.

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Learn from Leslie:
For the floater, simply hollow out half of a lime, and fill with rum. Place on top of the drink. Submerge lime before drinking.

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