Fresh pineapple puree is combined with lime juice, fresh basil leaves, rum, and club soda to create a fizzy refreshing tropical cocktail.
Ingredients
1large pineapple
¼cup (60 mL)fresh lime juiceroughly 3 juicy limes
5-6large basil leaves
6ounceslight rum
club sodaas needed
granulated sugaras needed
Instructions
Peel and core the pineapple. Cut into chunks. Place the pineapple into a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix, and puree for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth. Use a tamper if necessary. This should yield roughly 4 cups (1 quart) of fresh pineapple juice. The texture should be similar to a thick pulpy orange juice. Transfer the pineapple juice to a large container or pitcher, and allow it to chill in the fridge.
Place the lime juice and basil leaves in a clean blender container. Blend until the basil has been incorporated fully and no pieces remain. Combine 3½ cups (840 mL) of pineapple juice, the lime-basil mixture, and rum in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly.
Moisten the edges of chilled glasses with lime juice and dip into granulated sugar. Distribute the drink evenly among glasses, leaving roughly ½ to 1-inch of space. Finish with club soda. Garnish the glass with a sprig of fresh basil and slice of lime if desired. Serve immediately.