This easy Tropical Rum Punch is a delicious summer cocktail recipe to make for a party or sip by the pool! With just one taste and you’ll be transported to a tropical beach.

The Best Tropical Rum Punch Recipe – Perfect for Summer Parties!
Celebrate summer with the BEST Tropical Rum Punch Recipe! I made the perfect drink for you that is not only easy, but looks amazing too!
Whether you are hosting a summer party, need a fun tropical punch for a luau party, or just have a simple get-together with friends, fill up a pitcher with this show-stopper drink!
A mix of cranberry juice, orange juice, peach schnapps, and coconut rum. Then layered with oranges, pineapples, limes, and strawberries is what makes this drink so amazing!
The best part about this delicious rum punch is the layers of sunset colors. It looks fabulous in a large glass pitcher or drink dispenser.
Make It a Mocktail and Kid Friendly!
You can leave out the alcohol for a kid friendly mocktail punch. I wish I had this for my daughter’s Disney Frozen in Summer beach birthday party!

Easy Luau Party Drink
Hosting a Luau party? This is my most popular drink recipe for a group!
Get fancy by pairing your tropical rum punch with cute party supplies such as bamboo straws, hibiscus flowers and colorful luau style napkins.
In my new kitchen, I have a draw filled with small party supplies and straws for drinks.
Whether I’m pouring juice for my kids or making a cocktail for a friend who stopped by to chat, I always love garnishing my glasses with cute straws, fresh fruit or tiny umbrellas.

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Do I Need Ice For Tropical Rum Punch?
This rum punch recipe calls for a lot of ingredients, but believe me, it’s worth it! Ice is a must when making this for an outdoor party.
I recommend using cubed ice vs crushed ice, so your drink isn’t too watered down. I used crushed ice in my photos and realize now that was a mistake as it melted too quickly.

What Can You Mix with the Left-Over Rum?
For a luau party and this tropical punch, you’ll want to mix various fruit juices with your rum. If you have rum left over and want to serve it alone, here are some refreshing ideas besides juice:
- Coca-Cola
- Coconut Water
- Ginger Ale
- Ice Cream
- Tonic Water

How To Make an Easy Luau Tropical Party Drink
Here’s what you’ll need to make my fun Tropical Rum Punch recipe:
- mango cranberry juice- If you can’t find Mango Cranberry Juice, use regular Cranberry Juice and add fresh chopped mangos.
- white strawberry cranberry juice
- orange juice
- simple syrup
- peach schnapps
- coconut rum
- oranges
- pineapples
- limes
- strawberries
- cubed ice
How To Make Easy Tropical Rum Punch
Enjoy an ice-cold colorfully layered Hawaiian-style coconut rum punch full of tropical fruit that is sure to please your party guests!
Tropical Rum Punch
Ingredients
Tropical rum punch
- 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
Instructions
- Place pineapples and oranges in a 1.5-2 gallon drink dispenser. Pour mango cranberry juice and peach schnapps over the fruit and gently stir.
- In a separate pitcher, mix the white cranberry juice, orange juice and coconut rum together.
- Chill both containers in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- 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.
- Gently add some chopped pineapples and a few sliced strawberries in the center.
- Very gently, place sliced limes and the rest of the strawberries around the edges of the container with a large spoon or fork.
Notes

Nutrition
Originally published May 19, 2017 – Updated 2025
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You can use regular rum.
What can you substitute for the coconut rum? I donโt like the flavor of coconut.
I had this over the Easter break and it was amazing! I have bookmarked this recipe.
Yummy!!!!
it s very delicios
On your list of what you’ll need you say simple syrup but no where in the directions is it mentioned???
After frantically looking for a summer boozy treat I came across this extraordinary Rum punch which tastes so divine. Tried this once and knew this was going to be my favorite cocktail for the season. Will make it whenever I get a chance.
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Yes, you can definitely do that.
This looks tasty! I love anything that reminds me of the tropics!
Can I leave it alcohol free and then add alcohol to each cup separately? What amount to each cup?
Hi Amy,
I simply loved this recipe and I will be making it for new years’ eve for sure
You could use regular strawberry cranberry juice or white cranberry.
What would you substitute if you cannot find white strawberry cranberry juice?
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this post looks like very good u have the best mixes. 2
What can I substitute for white strawberry cranberry juice? I canโt seem to find it anywhere!!
This sounds so refreshing! You have the best mixes and I can’t wait to wow my guests with it.
I can’t wait to try this one. Making for the long weekend.
This is definitely a recipe I’ll be trying this summer!
It looks delicious. I will make it today. Thank you so much.
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With fall weather in the air here this fruity cocktail was a delicious hit over the weekend! Easy to make and very tasty, thanks for a fun drink!
Am rate this recipe its supper amazing
Am try it ,,,,,,,,,,, it made my last day full of LOL
You made my day
Thank you so much
Sorry for the confusion! I updated the recipe and took out the simple syrup. What you print on the recipe card is correct. Thanks
How much simply syrup? You list it in the blog post but not in the recipe ingredients. Thanks!
thanks for recipe
Thanks for your helpful information. I have been struggling to find many questions about this issue. I will follow you!
Nope! You don’t need it. I ended up taking it out of the recipe to have less sugar. I will removed that from the post. Totally forgot to do that. Sorry for the confusion.
In the description where it says โhereโs whatโs you will needโ it mentions simple syrup, but thatโs not anywhere in the directions. Is that used? When and how much?
Thank you!
Hi Amy,
Sign me up for this punch! I love rum drinks, and I can’t wait to make this for Memorial Day weekend. Thank you so much for sharing!
The tropical Rum Punch you cook is delicious and delicious. I will learn the recipe you share.
What can you use instead of white cranberry juice? Would lemonade work?
Weโve been looking for a party punch for my daughterโs college graduation party!! Thanks for the recipe!!
This is very good
Perfect drinks to offer during a friend’s meeting. I will learn how to prepare it.
Wow so incredibly delicious! Going to be making this all summer long! Love how easy it is to make too!??
thank you
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great bro tnk u so much
The drinks you make are quite attractive with many delicious and nutritious fruits. I will learn to make this drink.
So with reading in the blog post you mention in the โhereโs what you will needโ portion – listed simple syrup , but I donโt see that in the actual recipe and directions? Can you clarify if that is actually used but missed in the recipe? Or if that was a misprint above? Thanks
There used to be another punch pictured with this one, I think it was day at the beach and had vodka in it-do you still have that recipe?
Thanks for sharing this awesome content here.
It’s 8am and my mouth is watering.
What every party needs!
We’ve been looking for a party punch for my daughter’s college graduation party!! Thanks for the recipe!!
So delicious and easy – our go-to party drink!
It’s not a party without this!
What a cool and refreshing punch for summer! This will be a hit at parties this season!
Perfect drink to offer in meeting of friends, I loved the tip, very good.
It seems very tasty and refreshing this drink, I will prepare here.