Name: Grilled Pineapple Mojitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 mint leaves; 1 tsp sugar; ½ lime, cut into quarters; 1 ring grilled pineapple, about ⅓ cup chopped; 2 fl oz white rum; club soda; mint leaves and a wedge of grilled pineapple for garnish; For the grilled pineapples:; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1" slices; 2 tsp dark brown sugar; ¼ cup dark rum

On our recent vacation to Hawaii, it seemed like everything was pineapple, WHICH I LOVE. Pineapple Mojitos, Pineapple Mules, Pineapple Piña Coladas, the list goes on and on. Heaven on Earth. This cocktail was definitely inspired by all of the deliciousness that we emjoyed on our recent trip.

I just love the flavor of grilled pineapple. Grilling it makes it so sweet, especially when the pineapple is basted with brown sugar and dark rum. Talk about amazing. One of the things that makes this mojito over the top is the dark rum floater on top. Don’t skip it, you’ll regret it.

Authorloulousucre

DifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

8 mint leaves

1 tsp sugar

½ lime, cut into quarters

1 ring grilled pineapple, about ⅓ cup chopped

2 fl oz white rum

club soda

mint leaves and a wedge of grilled pineapple for garnish

For the grilled pineapples:

1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1" slices

2 tsp dark brown sugar

¼ cup dark rum

Place the mint leaves and sugar in an empty shaker and muddle gently until the mint releases the oils. Add the lime and continue to muddle until the lime is macerated. Add the chopped pineapple and muddle until broken into small pieces.

Add the white rum and fill the shake with ice. Shake vigorously until the drink is well mixed. Pour into a tall glass and top with club soda. Top with the dark rum and garnish with mint leaves and a wedge of grilled pineapple.

To make the grilled pineapple:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and rum. Stir to combine. Preheat the grill to 375℉. Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray. Place the pineapples on the grill and baste with the brown sugar-rum mixture. Flip the pineapple every 2 minutes until the pineapples become soft and caramelized.