Description
If you are a mojito fan, you’ll love this grilled pineapple mojito that is a perfect combination of smokey, minty, and fruity flavors. This cocktail will become your favorite summer drink in a jiffy.
Ingredients
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Grilled Pineapple Syrup
- 4-5 Grilled pineapple rings
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Grilled Pineapple Mojito:
Instructions
Grilled Pineapple Syrup:
- Grill the pineapple rings 3-5 minutes per side, until you get a good char.
- In a small saucepan at medium low heat, add water and brown sugar. Stir until all sugar is dissolved.
- In a bowl, muddle 4-5 grilled pineapple rings and add rings and juice to saucepan. Cook for about two more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Then strain the syrup and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Grilled Pineapple Mojito:
- Muddle the lime juice, 2-3 grilled pineapple chunks and mint in a Collins glass.
- Add ice cubes. Pour in pineapple syrup, rum, and top with club soda.
- Garnish with pineapple leaf/spike.
Notes
Optional: You can add 2 oz of juice from the grilled pineapple. It will add fruitier flavor.
Grilled pineapple chunks: Remove the skin and top from a ripe pineapple and cut into 1/3-inch slices. Grill until caramelized. Cut into chunks.
Drink responsibly. If you are under the legal drinking age limit for your state or country, this recipe is not for you. Sorry.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
