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The Best Tropical Rum Punch Recipe for Your North Carolina Summer Luau

By Minda
Looking for the perfect summer drink to celebrate in your backyard luau? We got you covered.

Summer is a perfect time to host that tiki-inspired backyard luau you’ve always wanted to throw in North Carolina, especially with some tropical rum punch!

Tropical vibes, cold drinks, and Kenny Chesney playing on the radio… I can almost hear the ocean waves crashing in the distance.

A luau isn’t a luau without a signature tropical beverage, though! Not to worry, the good folks over at LivingLocurto.com have you covered with their stellar Tropical Rum Punch Recipe:

  • Tropical Rum Punch

    Tropical rum punch is a delicious cocktail recipe to make for a party or sip by the pool. A mix of juices, peach schnapps and coconut rum layered with fruit. With just one taste and you’ll be transported to the beach!

    Prep Time
    25 mins

    Total Time
    25 mins

  • Ingredients:

    • 64 ounces Mango Cranberry Juice*
    • 1 cup Peach Schnapps
    • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Chopped
    • 2 Oranges Sliced
    • 6 cups White Strawberry Cranberry Juice
    • 2 cups Orange Juice
    • 1 ½ cups Coconut Rum
    • 1 gallon cubed Ice (not crushed)
    • Garnish
    • ½ cup Pineapples Chopped
    • 3 Limes Sliced
    • 1 cup Strawberries Sliced

    *If you can’t find Mango Cranberry Juice, use regular Cranberry Juice and add fresh chopped mangos.

  • Instructions

    1. Place pineapples and oranges in a 1.5-2 gallon drink dispenser.
    2. Pour mango cranberry juice and peach schnapps over the fruit and gently stir.
    3. In a separate pitcher, mix the white cranberry juice, orange juice and coconut rum together.
    4. Chill both containers in refrigerator until ready to serve.
    5. Before serving, fill the larger drink dispenser with ice. Pour the second layer from the smaller pitcher slowly and directly on top of the ice.
    6. Gently add some chopped pineapples and a few sliced strawberries in the center.
    7. Very gently, place sliced limes and the rest of the strawberries around the edges of the container with a large spoon or fork.

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