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Grilled-Pineapple Crush
Yield: 1 drink
Cook Time: 15 minutes
- INGREDIENTS
3 wedges fresh pineapple
⅛ vanilla bean or 2 dashes pure vanilla extract
¾ ounces simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
2 ounces white rum, preferably Denizen
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Ice
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Grill the pineapple wedges to achieve grill marks. (The natural sugars in the pineapple will caramelize.)
2. In a glass, muddle 2 wedges of the grilled pineapple with the vanilla bean and simple syrup. Pour the rum and lime juice into a shaker. Add ice and shake. Double-strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Dust the remaining pineapple wedge with black pepper and use to garnish the drink. Serve immediately.
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