---
title: "Liliko'i Rum Punch Medley"
section: recipes
description: "A tropical rum punch blending pineapple, passion fruit and three rums with homemade pineapple rose syrup."
tags: ["cocktails", "rum-punch", "tropical", "passionfruit", "pineapple", "meyer-lemon", "spirits", "recipe"]
created: 2024-09-14T09:11:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:20Z
cid: bafkreigvmaxgkfgcerapg52doev4qicxodv64hgplti745mtepykqoflmm
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726330319079-liliko-i-rum-punch-medley
---

# Liliko'i Rum Punch Medley

```recipe
yield: "2 drinks"
time: "10 min"

ingredients:
  - { id: fresh-pineapple, item: "Fresh pineapple", amount: "½ cup", note: "Muddled with Meyer lemon", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: meyer-lemon, item: "Meyer lemon", amount: "1", note: "Divided, juice and segments used", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: fresh-lime-juice, item: "Fresh lime juice", amount: "½ lime", note: "Juice used", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: meyer-lemon-2, item: "Meyer lemon", amount: "½", note: "Juice and segments used", group: "Pineapple Rose Syrup" }
  - { id: honey-or-sugar, item: "Honey (or sugar)", amount: "¼ cup", note: "Adjust to taste", group: "Pineapple Rose Syrup" }
  - { id: water, item: "Water", amount: "1 cup", group: "Pineapple Rose Syrup" }
  - { id: rose-tea, item: "Rose tea", amount: "2-3 tea bags", note: "Brewed directly in the syrup", group: "Pineapple Rose Syrup" }
  - { id: passion-fruits, item: "Passion fruits", amount: "2", note: "Pulp scooped out", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: grenadine, item: "Grenadine", amount: "1 capful", note: "Adjust to taste", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: light-rum, item: "Light rum", amount: "1 oz", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: dark-rum, item: "Dark rum", amount: "1 oz", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: spiced-rum, item: "Spiced rum", amount: "1 oz", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: apricot-brandy, item: "Apricot brandy", amount: "1 oz", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: aperol, item: "Aperol", amount: "1 capful", note: "Optional", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: bitters, item: "Bitters", amount: "Dash", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: balsamic-vinegar, item: "Balsamic vinegar", amount: "Dash", note: "High-quality, aged", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: frozen-cantaloupe, item: "Frozen cantaloupe", amount: "½ cup", note: "Used in place of ice for shaking", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: ice, item: "Ice", amount: "As needed", note: "Serve over ice in chilled glasses", group: "Rum Punch" }
  - { id: fresh-pineapple-cubes, item: "Fresh pineapple cubes", amount: "½ cup", note: "Muddled", group: "Pineapple Rose Syrup" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [fresh-pineapple, meyer-lemon, fresh-lime-juice, meyer-lemon-2, honey-or-sugar, water]
    do: "muddle 1/2 cup fresh"
    for: "30 s"
    detail: "In a small saucepan, muddle 1/2 cup fresh pineapple with the juice and segments from half a Meyer lemon. Add 1/4 cup honey (or sugar) and 1 cup water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat."
    phase: "To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup"
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, rose-tea]
    do: "add 2-3 rose tea bags"
    for: "5 min"
    detail: "Once simmering, add 2-3 rose tea bags directly to the saucepan and let steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, continue simmering for another 5 minutes, then strain the syrup to remove the pineapple solids. Set aside to cool."
    phase: "To prepare the Pineapple Rose Syrup"
  - id: s3
    in: [s2, passion-fruits, grenadine, light-rum, dark-rum, spiced-rum, apricot-brandy, aperol]
    do: "muddle the remaining"
    for: "30 s"
    detail: "In a shaker, muddle the remaining fresh pineapple with the pulp of 2 passion fruits, the juice of the other half of the Meyer lemon, and the juice from half a lime. Add a capful of grenadine, light rum, dark rum, spiced rum, apricot brandy, and a capful of Aperol (if using)."
    phase: "To make the Rum Punch"
  - id: s4
    in: [s3, bitters, balsamic-vinegar, frozen-cantaloupe, ice]
    do: "add a dash of bitters"
    detail: "Add a dash of bitters and a dash of balsamic vinegar for added depth. Instead of ice, add 1/2 cup of frozen cantaloupe to the shaker and shake vigorously to chill the drink."
    phase: "To make the Rum Punch"
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, fresh-pineapple-cubes]
    do: "mix the chilled punch"
    detail: "Mix the chilled punch with the prepared Pineapple Rose Syrup. Strain the mixture into two chilled glasses half-filled with ice (or ideally, a large ice cube for slower dilution)."
    phase: "To assemble"
  - id: s6
    in: [s5]
    do: "garnish with a pineapple"
    detail: "Garnish with a pineapple slice or citrus wedge if desired."
    phase: "To assemble"
```

---

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