Pineapple Mint Mojito

Pineapple Mint Mojito
Yield: 1 - 2 drinks

3 lime wedges
2 pineapple chunks
5-6 mint leaves
2 ounces light rum
2 ounces pineapple mint puree (recipe below)
Ice
2-3 ounces club soda

Place the lime wedges, pineapple chunks and mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Lightly muddle and then fill the shaker with ice. Add the rum and pineapple puree and shake until icy cold and frosted, about 30 seconds. (Here's a tip for shaking mixed drinks: wrap the shaker in a dishtowel while you shake it to prevent your hands from freezing while it chills your drink.)

Do not strain; pour into (1) highball glass or (2) lowball glasses. Top with club soda, adjust the amount to taste. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Pineapple Mint Puree
Yield: 12 servings

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh mint, firmly packed
1 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice (reserve juice and extra pineapple)

Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. This should only take a couple minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh mint. Let the syrup sit until it cools.

While the syrup is cooling, place the pineapple chunks in a blender and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the cooled syrup into the blender and pulse a couple times to combine. Pour the pineapple puree into a jar and chill until ready to use. This can be made in advance and will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Non-Alcoholic Pineapple Mint Mojito
Yield: 1 drink

2 pineapple chunks
2 lime wedges
2 mint leaves
4 ounces pineapple mint puree (recipe above)
4 ounces club soda
Optional: reserved pineapple juice

Muddle the pineapple, lime and mint in the bottom of a tall glass. Add the pineapple puree and the club soda. Stir to combine. Taste and add a splash of the reserved pineapple juice to sweeten as needed. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

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