This post is intended for readers ages 21+. This Tropical Storm Punch is a delicious rum cocktail made with passion fruit rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and my secret ingredient!
Once the storm has passed, give my Mermaid Drink a try too.
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When it comes to having an 'adult beverage,' I pick a cocktail over wine most of the time. As I mentioned, I'm a big fan of rum cocktails and particularly love the taste of blue curacao. That is why I adore this Tropical Storm Punch recipe.
This drink is so sweet and delicious, you will forget there's alcohol, so be careful! Please drink responsibly.
Ok, so back to how to make this Tropical Storm Punch Cocktail... it is super easy. If there's one ingredient that really takes it over the top, it's the Pina Colada Cocktail Rimming Sugar that I use. It's got that tropical taste that makes this rum cocktail extra special.
This is the secret ingredient I promised! You can pick up the passion fruit rum and blue curacao at your local liquor store. Passion fruit itself is very fruity and tart, so it really adds a lot to this concoction.
While I wouldn't drink Passion Fruit Rum by itself (very sweet!) it's perfect in this mixed drink. If you don't have the Passion fruit rum on hand, you can use other tropical flavored rums such as pineapple or coconut.
Otherwise, just substitute white rum instead. Because of the layering, these are really beautiful cocktails. They would be perfect for a luau-themed cookout this summer!
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Ingredients
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- Blue Curacao liqueur
- Passion Fruit Rum (or white rum)
- Pineapple Juice
- Ice
- Pina Colada Cocktail Rimming Sugar
- Simple Syrup (see instructions below)
- Limes for garnish, optional
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How to Make Simple Syrup
If you have never made simple syrup before, don't worry, it's really quite simple.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add equal parts sugar and water.
- Heat the ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
- When the mixture looks clear and starts to simmer, remove from the heat.
- Chill before using in a mixed drink.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
You can also flavor your simple syrups. The zest from an orange would be a nice addition to this cocktail. Simple add the zest right after the syrup comes off the stove and let it steep. Once the syrup has cooled, strain the zest out. Store flavored syrups in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Mason jars work well for storing simple syrups.
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Tropical Storm Punch Rum Cocktails
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces Blue Curacao
- 2 ounces Passion Fruit Rum
- 8 ounces Pineapple Juice
- Ice
- Pina Colada Cocktail Rimming Sugar
- Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Using two small plates pour the sugar on one and simple syrup on the otherPina Colada Cocktail Rimming Sugar, Simple Syrup
- Take two 8-ounce glasses and dip the rims in the simple syrup and then into the rimming sugar.
- Fill your glasses with ice about ¾ of the way full.Ice
- Add the passion fruit rum and pineapple juice together in a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine2 ounces Passion Fruit Rum, 8 ounces Pineapple Juice
- Pour the pineapple mix into the glasses, and top off each with a shot of Blue Curacao. Serve immediately.4 ounces Blue Curacao
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- cocktail glasses
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute the simple sugar.
- Use limes to wet the rim of the glasses instead.
- Add a splash of Midori which will add to the sweet and tart nature of this drink!
How to Make Simple Syrup
If you have never made simple syrup before, don't worry, it's really quite simple.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add equal parts sugar and water.
- Heat the ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
- When the mixture looks clear and starts to simmer, remove from the heat.
- Chill before using in a mixed drink.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Backstory
When Mr. Juggling Act and I went to Hawaii for my sister's wedding, I had the best tropical drinks I had ever tasted. They were so perfect! I suppose the fact that rum is made right there on the island might have had something to do with it.
We went to a rum tasting at Koloa Rum Company. We learned all about the process of making rum it is hard to imagine that the ingredients are just water, sugar, molasses, and yeast. We sampled different kinds of rum and picked up a few souvenirs, too.
Staying on the island of Kauai was so amazing. The land and the ocean is like something from a fairy tale. If you have never been to Hawaii, you have to experience it firsthand because seeing it on TV and in pictures just doesn't do it justice. It's breathtakingly gorgeous! My only wish is that we had been able to stay longer.
Luckily, if I close my eyes and sip this drink, it's good enough to send me back to Hawaii. Oh, I do love a good daydream! Warm tropical breezes, and the sound of the ocean waves hitting the sand are just within reach, in my minds eye.
Pam says
Wish there was a non-alcoholic version, beautiful colors.
Ang Paris says
Hmm, maybe I'll have to work on that. Thanks for stopping by Pam!
Brenda says
Oooh I lve blue curacao, thanks for this cocktail recipe!
Lora@Consumerion says
Hi Ang Paris,
I want this NOW! Looks awesome and the colors…beautiful pics and you’re making me very thirsty! Can you share some more cocktail recipes?
Ang Paris says
Thanks for your sweet comment! I have a few other cocktails, but will be adding more soon 🙂
Pamela davis says
My friend at the beach here is in love with this drink, I am making them for him tonite..they are great
Ang Paris says
Thanks so m uch for your note - Enjoy!!! 🙂
Chef Mireille says
OMG this is my kind of punch - OK I might be biased but Blue Curacao is also one of my faves but my family also happens to be from Curacao 🙂
Ang Paris says
I recently discovered Orange Cuaraco and am loving that, too! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Jennifer Fritz says
Is it ok to make this in large quantity to serve at a backyard event? It will be sitting around for about 5 hours.
Ang Paris says
Yes! I think you'll want to have ice on the side so it doesn't water down the drink of course. 🙂
ENJOY!
Raleigh says
This is the best cocktail EVER!
Karen Howard says
Sounds delicious! Blue Hawaians & Blue Raspberry Mermaid Drinks would go well too, as would any Sunset or Beachy Drink, ie. Sex on The Beach, & Mango Passionfruit Punch w/ w/ out Liqueur, etc. And Don't Forget About A Pig Roast & Spam ! Hawaiians are Big on those ! And A Big Ol Tropical Friuit Salad & A Coconut Dessert like Coconut Cream Pie.😋
Niklas says
My wife and I love this recipe so much!!
Ang Paris says
I am so glad you enjoy this cocktail! It is one of our most popular recipes 🙂
Dorothy Lambert says
YUM!!!!!! This is SO good!