Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 whole pineapple
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (approximately; use more if necessary)
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 2 Tbsp roasted pineapple (chopped in 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 3-4 mint leaves
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • Juice of one lime
  • 2-3 oz Ginger Beer
  • Garnish:
  • Mint
  • Lime wedges
  • Roasted pineapple wedges

Instruction

  • To Roast the Pineapple
  • Preheat oven to 450 Degrees F.
  • Peel, core, quarter and slice pineapple into ½ inch wedges.
  • Place the pineapple on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • Remove pineapple from oven, turn the pieces over and sprinkle with more brown sugar. Roast for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the baking sheet to either waxed paper or parchment and let cool completely.
  • Dice half of the pineapple and leave the other half for a garnish (minus the pieces I just know you will eat!)
  • To Make the Cocktail
  • Combine the roasted pineapple and mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add the vodka, pineapple juice and juice of one lime and stir. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until cold.
  • Fill two glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
  • Top with the ginger beer; stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint, slice of lime and a wedge of roasted pineapple.