Pina Colada Cocktail
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 4.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass or pineapple shell with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
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Garnish with lime wedge
Cocktail Description
If you're looking for a cocktail that tastes like vacation in a glass, the Appleton Tropic Sling delivers sunshine and Caribbean breezes with every sip.
This refreshing sipper combines the rich, mellow oak notes of Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum with bright fresh pineapple juice, tart lime, and Giffard's pure sugar cane syrup. The aged rum brings complexity and a gentle spice that keeps this drink from being just another fruity concoction—you'll taste layers of vanilla and dried fruit intermingling with the tropical sweetness. It's dead simple to make: just shake everything with ice and strain into a Collins glass or, for bonus points, a hollowed-out pineapple shell. This drink shines at poolside gatherings, weekend brunches, or any time you want to transport yourself somewhere warmer. The balanced sweetness and acidity make it a natural partner for grilled seafood, jerk chicken, or coconut shrimp—basically anything that makes you think of island cooking. Finish it with a lime wedge, and you've got a crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes.
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