Craving a tropical vacation? This
summer cocktail is for you. No matter the time of year, one sip of this coconut and pineapple spritz will transform your mindset right to a tropical beach or beautiful sunny day, making this the perfect cocktail for any season. Warm up a winter day or slip further into the summer vibe—we’ll sip on this all year long.
To get the max pineapple flavor, muddle fresh pineapple with brown sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to create a richly flavored juice. Then strain it and mix it with rum and coconut water for just the right amount of coconut flavor without the richness of coconut milk. Top off the spritz with seltzer for that bubbly finish (if you’re craving a slightly stiffer drink, pour in sparkling wine, prosecco, or cava in place of the seltzer) and squeeze a lime wedge into the glass for a touch of citrus.
For the garnish, pull some nice green pineapple leaves off of the fruit before discarding them; they make a nice tropical topping alongside a pineapple wedge.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!