Grilled-Pineapple Crush Cocktail

By west757

Recipe adapted from Marshall Altier, Jbird Cocktails, NYC

Ingredients

• 3 wedges fresh pineapple
• 2 dashes pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
• 2 ounces white rum, preferably Denizen
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Ice
• Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 extract 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.