Guava Rum Punch

The pool may have been closing for the season, but the weather clearly hadn’t gotten the message. With temperatures back in the 90s, I wasn’t ready to move on to fall drinks just yet—even though I thought I was after making last week’s Maple Apple Cider Lemonade.

I wanted something refreshing and tropical for one last afternoon by the pool, so I made this guava rum punch with coconut rum, spiced rum, lime and sparkling water.

If you enjoy tropical rum cocktails with a light, bubbly finish, this is a delicious way to hold onto summer a little bit longer!

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Why You’ll Love This Guava Rum Punch

• It tastes tropical without being overly sweet.
• The spiced rum adds a little warmth.
• It has a light, bubbly finish.
• You can make one glass at a time – no punch bowl needed.

Kitchen Tools and Equipment

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy guava rum punch recipe. If you’re looking for recommendations for ingredients or kitchen tools, check out the Recipe Resources section at the bottom of this post.

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger or small liquid measuring cup
• Citrus juicer
• Tall cocktail glass

Ingredients

• Guava nectar
• Coconut rum
• Spiced rum
• Fresh lime juice
• Sparkling water

How to Make Guava Rum Punch

1. Add the guava nectar, coconut rum, spiced rum and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
3. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Top with a little splash of sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel to make it fancy.

What is guava rum punch made with?

This guava rum punch is made with guava nectar, coconut rum, spiced rum, fresh lime juice and sparkling water. The guava is the main flavor, while the two rums add hints of coconut and warm spice.

What does guava rum punch taste like?

Guava rum punch tastes tropical and lightly sweet, with coconut, warm spice and a bright splash of lime. The sparkling water gives it a crisp, bubbly finish and keeps the drink from tasting too sweet.

What type of rum goes well with guava nectar?

Coconut rum and spiced rum both pair well with guava nectar. Coconut rum adds a mild coconut flavor, while spiced rum brings warmer notes that give the cocktail more depth without overpowering the guava. For this recipe, I used Bacardi Coconut Rum and Bacardi Spiced Rum.

Is this guava rum punch very sweet?

This version isn’t overly sweet because it uses sparkling water instead of ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Fresh lime juice also helps balance the sweetness of the guava nectar and coconut rum. That being said, the sweetness of the guava nectar can vary a lot between brands, so the overall sweetness will depend on which guava nectar you use.

Is this guava rum punch a single-serving cocktail?

Yes, this recipe makes one guava rum punch drink, and it can be mixed right in the glass. There’s no need to prepare a full pitcher or punch bowl when you only want one drink.

What is the difference between guava rum punch and a guava rum cocktail?

“Guava rum cocktail” is a broad term for any cocktail made with guava and rum. This drink is called guava rum punch because it combines rum, guava nectar, citrus and a sparkling mixer.

Recipe Resources

Here are the ingredients and kitchen tools I used to make this recipe.

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Citrus juicer
• Goya Guava Nectar
• Tall drinking glass
• Coconut rum: Bacardi Coconut Rum
• Spiced rum: Bacardi Caribbean Spiced Rum or Bacardi Spiced Rum

Whether you make this for a warm afternoon outside or save it for the next time you want something tropical, I hope you enjoy it. If you try this recipe, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out!

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