Kava
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill Collins glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Fill shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Strain into chilled Collins glass
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Garnish with pineapple wedge and Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
This tropical rum cooler delivers the kind of refreshment that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less on a warm afternoon.
The Sunset Sands Rum Cooler blends two distinct rums—crisp Planteray 3 Stars and the gently aged Flor de Caña 4 Year—with fresh pineapple juice, bright lemon, cane syrup, and a splash of real grenadine that gives the drink its sunset-inspired layers. The result tastes like a sophisticated tiki drink that traded the usual sticky sweetness for something more balanced and grown-up, with tropical fruit playing nicely against citrus sharpness and a subtle caramel note from the aged rum. This is the kind of drink you want at backyard barbecues, poolside hangs, or beach house weekends when you're in the mood for something festive but not cloying. Making it is straightforward—just shake everything with ice and strain into a Collins glass—so you can easily turn out multiple rounds for friends without breaking a sweat. The pineapple wedge and cherry garnish aren't just pretty; they signal the drink's playful, vacation-ready personality. Pair it with grilled shrimp skewers, jerk chicken, fish tacos, or anything with a little char and spice that won't be overpowered by the drink's bright, fruity profile.
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