Tropical Sunshine Drink Recipe

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jessica Wilcox
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This Tropical Sunshine drink recipe is a perfect summer drink to sip on your porch or serve at your next summer party. There are only a few ingredients and you won't need any special shakers. But the pineapple tumbler glass is a must.

Recipe Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 to 2 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Malibu Rum
  • 1/2 c. Ginger Ale
  • 1/2 c. Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup (or to taste)
  • Pineapple Chunks and Lime Wedges for Garnish
Step
1

Add 2 oz. of Malibu Rum or your favorite coconut rum. Feel free to use a jigger to measure your alcohol or simply eyeball it! Sometimes it’s okay to live dangerously!

Tropical Sunshine Drink Recipe step 1
Step
2

Pour in 1/2 cup Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer will work too. I tend to gravitate to Ginger Beer because it has less sugar added and typically features real ginger.

Tropical Sunshine Drink Recipe step 2
Step
3

Add in 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice.  Simple syrup is a great way to sweeten your drink.

Tropical Sunshine Drink Recipe step 3
Step
4

You can gently shake and there should be a lot of emphasis on gently. Pour into a darling Ceramic Pineapple Tumbler and garnish with pineapple chunks or a lime wedge. We are crazy over here and used both! Serve this tasty drink to your guests with the perfect little Candy Pink Beverage Napkin.

Tropical Sunshine Drink Recipe step 4

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