It started with swizzle sticks. Actually, it was when a package arrived full of goodies. The box cutter sliced through the packaging to reveal the assortment inside. Excitement set in as each item is lifted out of the box. New inspiration was found and old memories were ignited. Thoughts went back to a vacation in Las Vegas and a night of “attitude adjuster” beverages. They certainly did have an attitude adjusting quality with multiple rums, a little fruit juice, and sugar cane stirrers. To celebrate those good times, I decided to mix up a drink and created a Blood Orange Pineapple Rum Cocktail.
This cocktail has one rum and multiple fruit juices. White rum is stirred with blood orange, pineapple, and lime juices to make a pretty and fruity beverage. The color is incredible. It has a reddish hue to begin with and then slowly turns purple. The taste is the same no matter the color. Serve with sugar cane swizzle sticks for a fun stirrer and garnish. You can chew on the sticks for added sweetness (just remember not to eat/swallow the fibrous stalks).
It is the season for blood oranges. It will be over soon so get as many as you can while they are available. Be careful when you slice or squeeze them because the juice will stain. I know because I made a big mess while making the drink. Yet another example of why I could never cook on television. How those chefs keep everything neat and tidy during the shows is beyond me.
This drink is great for Valentine’s Day or game day. It’s full of vitamin C too. If you prefer tequila over rum then check out Kiss of Light Margarita which also is made with blood orange juice.
Blood Orange Pineapple Rum Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces white rum
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
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Stir together all ingredients and pour into two glasses filled with ice.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for a Blood Orange Pineapple Rum Cocktail. This beverage is made with white rum, pineapple juice, and fresh blood orange and lime juices.
Disclosure: I received a variety pack from Frieda’s at no charge. I was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated or contained within a guest post.
Carla
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
Well what do you know? I have a blood orange in the fridge and rum in my pantry ;)
Stacy
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
Just gorgeous, Renee! I haven't seen blood oranges here but, for some reason, they do sell the fresh juice. Making this next weekend to share with friends.
I think the answer is, they have STAFF!
Liz
Saturday 1st of February 2014
Wow, the color is divine!! What a stunning and yummy cocktail.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
Friday 31st of January 2014
I think I'm trying one tonight!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Friday 31st of January 2014
Nice!