Isla Bonita Punch (Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Punch) R

Name: Isla Bonita Punch (Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Punch) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (160ml) water; 2/3 cup (130g) sugar; 2 vanilla bean pods, split, seeds scraped; 80 fresh mint leaves (from 2 to 3 large bunches); 3/4 cup Vanilla Simple Syrup (6 ounces; 180ml); 9 ounces (270ml) freshly squeezed pineapple juice (from about 2 medium ripe pineapples); 3/4 cup freshly squeezed juice (6 ounces; 180ml) from about 6 limes; 2 1/4 cups white rum (18 ounces; 540ml), such as Don Q Cristal; 1 1/2 cups chilled dry sparkling wine (12 ounces; 360ml); Lime wheels, mint leaves, and large ice block or large ice cubes, for garnish

Servings: persons

2/3 cup (160ml) water
2/3 cup (130g) sugar
2 vanilla bean pods, split, seeds scraped
80 fresh mint leaves (from 2 to 3 large bunches)
3/4 cup Vanilla Simple Syrup (6 ounces; 180ml)
9 ounces (270ml) freshly squeezed pineapple juice (from about 2 medium ripe pineapples)
3/4 cup freshly squeezed juice (6 ounces; 180ml) from about 6 limes
2 1/4 cups white rum (18 ounces; 540ml), such as Don Q Cristal
1 1/2 cups chilled dry sparkling wine (12 ounces; 360ml)
Lime wheels, mint leaves, and large ice block or large ice cubes, for garnish

1
At least 5 hours before you plan to serve the punch, freeze ice in large-cube trays or a large sealable container that can fit inside your serving vessel. If desired, line bottom of container with thinly sliced lime wheels before freezing.
2
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan with vanilla pods and seeds. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Fine-strain into a resealable container, discarding pods. Syrup can be refrigerated up to 1 week.
3
Add mint and Vanilla Simple Syrup to a large measuring cup or bowl with a pour spout. Muddle gently to bruise mint and release flavor. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, and rum, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into serving vessel. Punch can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 hours at this point, or you can proceed immediately to step 4.
4
When ready to serve, stir again, then add chilled sparkling wine and ice block or large cubes. Garnish bowl with lime wheels and mint leaves and ladle punch into ice-filled glasses.

448

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup (160ml) water, 2/3 cup (130g) sugar, 2 vanilla bean pods, split, seeds scraped, 80 fresh mint leaves (from 2 to 3 large bunches), and more.

Yes, Isla Bonita Punch (Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Punch) Recipe falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Isla Bonita Punch (Sparkling Pineapple-Rum Punch) Recipe

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