Aloha Friday Recipe: Pineapple Mojito

July 10th, 2009

2 oz Haleakala Silver Rum (or available run)
2 oz caramelized Maui Gold Pineapple (see directions below)
8 Upcountry Maui Mint Leaves
Juice of 1/4 lime
1 oz soda water
1 oz Sprite
1 oz Maui Gold Pineapple juice
Directions

Combine rum, pineapple, lime and mint in a shaker with a scoop of ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a tropical glass full of ice and top with soda water, Sprite and pineapple juice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a sprig of mint.

For caramelized Maui Gold Pineapple:

Skin and dice a Maui Gold Pineapple into ¼-inch pieces. Sauté over medium heat with 1/4 cup of sugar until just turning brown.

Recipe courtesy Maui Pineapple Company