Leave the rum out of this luscious pineapple and coconut punch and everyone can enjoy it...including children.

Pina Colada Punch

Ice Ring:

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Maraschino cherries

 

For Punch:

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

2 (15-ounce) cans cream of coconut

1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled

2 cups light rum, optional

1 (32-ounce) bottle club soda, chilled

1. Prepare ice ring in advance. Fill ring mold with water to with 1-inch of top rim; freeze. Arrange pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries on top of ice. Carefully pour small amount of cold water over fruits; freeze.
2. In blender container, combine crushed pineapple and cream of coconut; blend until smooth. In large punch bowl, combine pineapple mixture, pineapple juice and rum, if desired. Just before serving, add club soda and ice ring.

Makes 24 to 30 servings.