Perky Pineapple Sipper

This delicious Perky Pineapple Sipper is inspired by the flavors of a 1960s cocktail, the Mr. Bali Hai, which typically requires simple syrup, pineapple juice, two rums, and coffee liqueur.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups crushed ice
• 2 tablespoons ground coffee beans
• 5 ounces pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.25 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.5 cup gold rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar and water in a large cocktail shaker; cover and shake until sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Set a coffee filter in a sieve (or a pour-over coffee cone) set over a bowl or mug; add coffee grounds and slowly pour a small amount of rum over grounds. Let stand about 1 minute to soak. Slowly pour remaining rum over grounds and let it drip through.

Step 3

Add coffee-washed rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups crushed ice to cocktail shaker with sugar mixture. Cover and shake until well chilled. Pour unstrained into 2 Collins or old-fashioned glasses; top with remaining crushed ice.