Isla de Pinos in a highball glass with lime slice and ice

Long Drink

Isla de Pinos

How to make an Isla de Pinos - a refreshing Cuban longdrink of rum, grapefruit soda and raspberry syrup. Zesty, fruity and summery light.

4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)

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The Isla de Pinos is a refreshing Cuban longdrink of white rum, raspberry syrup and sparkling grapefruit soda. Zesty, fruity and summery light, it brings Caribbean flair into the glass.

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add rum, lime juice and raspberry syrup.
  3. Stir briefly so the syrup distributes.
  4. Top up with grapefruit soda.
  5. Garnish with a lime slice and serve.

Garnish: Lime slice

Pro tip: Add the grapefruit soda only at the very end and stir only briefly so the carbonation is preserved.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Isla de Pinos come from?

The drink is named after the Cuban Isla de la Juventud and is a classic Tiki-inspired rum longdrink.

Can I use tonic instead of grapefruit soda?

Grapefruit soda is typical, but bitter lemon or tonic work as a zesty alternative.

Which rum is suitable?

A light white Cuban rum works best and lets the fruit aromas come through well.

Ingredients

  • White rum5 cl
  • Fresh lime juice2 cl
  • Raspberry syrup1,5 cl
  • Grapefruit soda10 cl
  • Ice cubesas needed