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Pineapple Rum Cocktails

By Maggie Ruggiero

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Pineapple Rum Cocktails

Though pineapple and rum are the foundation for this aperitif, mint and lime juice temper the sweetness for a bright, clean sip.

Cooks' note:

Pineapple juice mixture can be chilled up to 4 hours.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 drinks

Ingredients

32 ounces (1 quart) chilled pineapple juice (preferably from a carton)
1 cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) gold rum
Garnish: mint sprigs; lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend one fourth of pineapple juice with all of mint and sugar in a blender until mint is finely chopped, then pour into a pitcher with lime juice and remaining pineapple juice. Chill until ready to use.

    Step 2

    Just before serving, fill tall glasses halfway with ice and add 3 tablespoons rum to each, then top with 1/2 cup juice.

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