A pineapple cocktail that uses the entire pineapple! Learn how to make a Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cocktail and a Pineapple Cup! It’s refreshing you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical beach!
When we go to Paradise Cove, I’m always tempted to order the pineapple mojito because they serve it in a pineapple cup and it makes me feel as if I’m on a tropical vacation.
This past week I had a lonely pineapple staring at me for a few days and I was inspired by the ones we sip by the beach at the Cove. So, similar to carving a pumpkin, I carved out the middle of the pineapple and pureed it in a blender leaving the shell for a cup.
The carving part can be a little messy and you may or may not end up with some pineapple splashes on your face! I then whipped up a very refreshing, no sugar added (so it’s not too sweet), toasted coconut pineapple cocktail! I’m loving this cocktail and it’s a total crowd pleaser!
Really, who doesn’t like drinking a coconut pineapple cocktail out of a pineapple cup?! I felt pretty relaxed sitting in my backyard sipping this… all I was missing was the sand. Try it!
How to Carve a Pineapple
There are fancy pineapple carving tools, but if you’re like me I keep my kitchen gadgets limited. So here are a few simple steps for carving a pineapple!
- Using a sharp knife, cut the top of the pineapple off.
- Using a smaller sharp knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple, leaving a nice edge so the drink doesn’t leak out. Don’t cut to the bottom. Leave about 2 inches at the bottom of the pineapple.
- Then cut the middle part diagonally and carve it out. The center to easily scoop out the pineapple.
- Use a cookie scooper to remove the middle and place it into a bowl to use for the cocktail.
This is a pineapple cocktail with rum and coconut rum. It’s so refreshing and easy to make! If you really feel like you don’t need a pineapple cup, you can serve this shaken cocktail over ice instead.
The toasted coconut adds a lot of flavor too, so don’t forget that!
How to Make a Pineapple Cocktail
- Puree the pineapple chunks in a blender and push through a mesh strainer.
- Shake all of the ingredients (recipe below) in a cocktail shaker with ice for 20 seconds.
- Strain into the pineapple filled with ice.
- Garnish the edge of the pineapple with the toasted coconut.
More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love
Here are some more pineapple cocktails you’ll love!
- Pineapple Mojito Recipe
- Coconut Rum Mojito or Classic Mojito Recipe
- Lavender and Pineapple Juice Cocktail
- Pineapple Party Punch
- Pineapple and Vodka
- Crushed Pineapple Cocktail
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Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cocktail in Pineapple Cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, This is for the rim (I toasted it in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown)
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly-squeezed
- 1/4 cup coconut rum
- 1 1/4 oz dark rum
- 1/2 cup pureed pineapple , (puree the pineapple you carved out of the middle)
Instructions
- Shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for 20 seconds.
- Then strain into the pineapple filled with ice.
- Garnish the edge of the pineapple with the toasted coconut.
- The best way to remove the middle is to cut a circle in the middle, leaving about 1/2 inch rim around the sides.
- Then cut the middle part diagonally and carve it out.
This looks amazing!!!!
So gorgeous! Pinning to my coconut obsession board!
Can you tell we love coconut?
Have a marvelous day!
P.S. Love the photography here.
http://www.pinterest.com/carmelmoments/coconut-obsession/
This works for today. It’s 93 degrees in SF. Makes my mouth water. Thanks for the recipe, Eden! 🙂
This looks so fun and delicious.
This looks like a tropical paradise vacation in your own backyard!