Tropical Heartbreaker
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Strawberry sugar syrup
- 1.50 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
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Garnish with heart-shaped strawberry slice on rim
Cocktail Description
The Tropical Heartbreaker delivers a sensory punch that's equal parts island vacation and sophisticated aperitivo hour.
This striking ruby-hued cocktail marries the funky hogo of Smith & Cross Jamaican rum with Campari's distinctive bittersweet bite, creating a complex foundation that's simultaneously tropical and refined. The strawberry sugar syrup softens the edges while fresh pineapple juice adds bright acidity and tropical depth, with just a whisper of absinthe providing an intriguing anise note that ties everything together. Perfect for sunset gatherings or as a conversation-starting dinner party opener, this cocktail works wonderfully in late spring through early fall when fresh berries and pineapple are at their peak. It's relatively straightforward to prepare, though acquiring fresh-pressed pineapple juice might require a bit of effort (worth it for the superior flavor). The Tropical Heartbreaker pairs beautifully with grilled fish tacos, jerk chicken, or anything with a sweet-spicy element that complements its fruity-bitter profile.
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