Aku Aku

Tropical & Tiki Drinks • May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Aku Aku cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur, Fresh pressed pineapple juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Freshly squeezed lime juice, Mint leaves in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
10.00 fresh Mint leaves

Directions

Add all ingredients to blender with 12oz scoop of crushed ice
Blend until smooth
Pour into chilled martini glass
Garnish with pineapple wedge, Luxardo Maraschino cherry and mint sprig
Serve with short straws

Cocktail Description

This tropical blended daiquiri brings the beach bar straight to your blender, delivering a frosty escape that tastes like summer vacation in a glass.

The Aku Aku combines Caribbean white rum with Austrian peach liqueur and bright pineapple juice, creating a balanced frozen drink that's both fruity and refreshing without tipping into cloying sweetness. The fresh lime juice cuts through the sweetness while mint adds an herbaceous lift that keeps each sip interesting. This is the kind of drink you want on a scorching afternoon by the pool, at a backyard barbecue, or anytime you need to pretend you're on a tropical island instead of dealing with reality. The blended format makes it incredibly easy to prepare—just toss everything in a blender with crushed ice and let the machine do the work. It pairs beautifully with grilled fish tacos, jerk chicken, or coconut shrimp, though it's equally at home alongside a simple fruit platter or as a standalone refresher. The combination of pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and mint sprig creates an Instagram-worthy presentation that looks as good as it tastes.