How to Make a Pineapple Cup + 4 Drinks to Put in it
We've all seen those envy-inducing tropical drinks served in an entire pineapple. They're awesome, and probably make those cocktails taste incredible. Well, ladies and gents, these baller vessels aren't just for swanky resorts. Give any backyard party or beach day a seaside-getaway feel with these bad boys in just a few steps.
How To Make A Pineapple Cup
Step 1: The Pineapple Cup. Our friends at Bottles Fine Wine will show you how it's done.
Don't have a pineapple corer? No worries. Hollow it out like this:
- Cut off the top of the pineapple.
- Run a knife in a circle around the inside of the pineapple 1/2 inch away from the skin. Cut down to the firm part at the bottom – DO NOT cut all the way through the bottom, otherwise you'll just have a pineapple sleeve.
- Once you've cut all the way around, cut the inside core (the part you want to remove) across twice (making 4 pieces).
- Use a big spoon to scoop out the inside.
Alright, you've got your cup, now let's fill it. Here are cocktail recipes just begging to be held captive in a pineapple.
COCKTAILS FOR YOUR PINEAPPLE CUP
Captain Morgan's Cuba Libre
This cocktail became popular around the end of the Spanish American war, the name Cuba Libre translates to "Free Cuba". It's basically a rum and coke with the addition of fresh lime juice. Easy and refreshing.
Havana Especial
This cocktail can be traced back to 1935, found in the classic La Floridita Cocktail book. It captures the traditional Caribbean rum and pineapple combination, with the Cuban fascination of Maraschino liqueur during that era.
Captain Morgan Pina Colada
You don’t have to be caught in the rain to enjoy this delicious Piña Colada made with Captain Morgan White Rum. But you could.
Food & Wine Hemingway Daiquiri
In his 2001 book Straight Up or On the Rocks, William Grimes claims that Ernest Hemingway "often worked his way through about a dozen of these lime slurpees, sometimes ordering doubles, which became known as Papa Dobles."
Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is a classic tropical rum cocktail. This drink's sweet blend of flavors will transport you to the islands even when it's not served in a coconut. A refreshing and easy-drinking crowd pleaser.
Food & Wine Mojito
The oldest-known recipe for the mojito appeared as the Mojo de Ron in a 1929 Cuban guide called Libro de Cocktail (The Cocktail Book).
Hurricane
Made famous by Pat O'Brien's French Quarter Bar in New Orleans, a couple of these strong drinks might have you convinced you're as fluent in French as the locals.
Guayabita Daiquiri
Chances are you're no stranger to the daiquiri (neither was Hemingway). The writer's love affair with the quintessential Cuban cocktail began at El Floridita, and while he was single handedly involved in the trial and error of the many iterations that stemmed from the original, none have been as sweet (in a good way) than the Guayabita—which adds guava marmalade to the rum and lime juice mix.