Pineapple juice, coconut vodka and lime are all it takes to create this refreshingly tart summer drink. While I was writing the post for the Basil Cucumber Gimlet last month, I linked to the The Cellar Bar at Zinc Bistro in Albuquerque, NM. At that time, I saw a listing on their menu for a drink that included pineapple juice. It sounded delicious and I realized that might be a great way to use the coconut vodka that I already had in the house.
This is not an overly sweet drink. I like to make mine fairly tart with the lime juice. Like a great many other recipes, drink recipes are infinitely adjustable. Start with just under an ounce of lime juice and add more slowly. If you prefer it sweeter, simply add a bit more pineapple juice.
Pineapple Coconut Sour
Ice
4 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces coconut vodka, Pearl and Ciroc vodkas are both excellent
juice of one fresh lime, about 1 ounce lime juice, adjust to taste
Place several ice cubes in a shaker or a jar with a lid. Add the pineapple juice, vodka and lime juice and close tightly. Shake for a few moments until well chilled and then pour over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
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Talk about summer refreshment!! This is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'll be attending a fun family get-together soon, and I think I'll bring the stuff along for this. :)
I could so see me sipping this drink by the pool this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteLook so refreshing! This heat is something else so I could get into a cool taste of this one! Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I love great summer drinks!
ReplyDeleteThe only alcohols i really LIKE are the ones with coconut flavor in them...this drink sounds like tropical heaven!
ReplyDeleteVery nice; I normally use self-pressed pineapple juice (from a slightly unripe fruit) to get a bit more 'tart'. I'm on your team. The same is true for the lime.
ReplyDeleteAnd while I generally don't approve of flavoured white spirits, they occasionally have a use.
And being a rum fiend, I recommend Koko Kanu (37.5% white coconut rum, from the J Wray house) as a substitute for the Pearl vodka, if you're feeling Daquiri-ish inclined. It's available in Europe, but I hear Parrot Bay also has a 45% coconut rum available in America...
I considered trying a rum next time. Thanks for the recommendation.
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