Ingredients:

  • 75 fl oz (50 ml) Aged or Gold Rum
  • 5 fl oz (100 ml) Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
  • 5 fl oz (15 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5 fl oz (15 ml) Cane Sugar Simple Syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Ice (high-quality cubes, as needed)
  • 1 Pineapple Wedge or Spear (for garnish)
  • 1 Maraschino Cherry (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preparation and Chilling: Fill the serving glass (Highball or Tiki Mug) with ice water or place it in the freezer to chill. Discard the chilling ice/water before proceeding. Slice the pineapple garnish.
  2. Combine Liquids: Pour the fresh Lime Juice and Simple Syrup (if using) into the base of the cocktail shaker. Add the Pineapple Juice and the Aged Rum.
  3. Shake: Add 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Fill the shaker three-quarters full with fresh, high-quality ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake very vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds, until the exterior of the metal shaker is heavily frosted.
  4. Strain and Serve: Fill the chilled serving glass with fresh ice cubes. Double strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass using the shaker’s built-in strainer and/or a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. Garnish: Place the pineapple wedge or spear on the rim, and add the maraschino cherry (if using). Serve immediately.