Description
This Tropical Swirl Highball is a bright and fruity cocktail layered with creamy coconut, mango nectar, pineapple juice, and a splash of lime—topped with fizz and finished with a gorgeous grenadine swirl. It’s like a beach vacation in a glass, perfect for summer brunches, weekend get-togethers, or any time you’re craving sunshine. Quick to make, stunning to serve, and completely customizable.
Ingredients
1 oz white rum
1 oz coconut cream (not coconut milk)
1 oz mango nectar
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
Sprite Tropical Swirl (or regular Sprite, to top)
Dash of grenadine
Ice (enough to fill your highball glass)
Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
Shake the Base: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine white rum, coconut cream, mango nectar, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Shake well for 10 seconds until chilled and smooth.
Layer the Grenadine: Pour a dash of grenadine into the bottom of your highball glass. Do not stir—this creates the beautiful swirl effect.
Add Ice & Pour: Carefully fill the glass with ice, then slowly pour in the shaken mixture over the ice to keep the layers distinct.
Top with Sprite: Gently pour Sprite Tropical Swirl (or regular Sprite) over the top. Pouring slowly will help preserve the layered look.
Garnish & Serve: Add a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry to garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical vibes.
Notes
Make it a mocktail: Simply skip the rum for a tropical soda everyone can enjoy.
Coconut cream tip: Be sure to use sweetened coconut cream (like Coco Lopez), not coconut milk or cream of coconut.
Chill the glass: Want to keep the swirl effect even longer? Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before building the drink.
No mango nectar? Try peach nectar or orange juice for a fun twist.
Batch for a party: Multiply the base ingredients by 4–6, shake in advance, and refrigerate. Add grenadine, ice, and soda just before serving.