A tropical dark rum cocktail combining coffee liqueur and pineapple juice with a classic maraschino cherry and pineapple garnish. The coffee-rum pairing delivers smooth, balanced flavor with bright citrus notes.
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Shake with ice and strain into hurricane or highball glass filled with
crushed ice.
Garnish with cherry-pineapple spear.
cocktail shaker · bar spoon · jigger or measuring glass · fine strainer
Use a smooth, full-bodied dark rum like Myers's or Gosling's. Avoid overproof varieties unless you prefer a stronger spirit-forward drink.
Coffee liqueur is essential to the drink's character. Kahlúa is the most common choice, but other coffee liqueurs like Tia Maria work as substitutes.
Yes, shake with ice and serve over fresh ice in a rocks glass or cocktail glass to keep it properly chilled.
Spear a maraschino cherry through a pineapple wedge, then place on the rim or in the glass for both visual appeal and flavor complement.
Yes, multiply the rum and coffee liqueur portions, add pineapple juice just before serving, and shake with ice in batches to maintain quality.
