The Castaway cocktail is a tropical and refreshing drink perfect for enjoying on a sunny day. It typically combines rum, coconut cream or coconut milk, and various fruit juices to create a delightful and fruity flavor. Here’s how to make a Castaway cocktail:
Ingredients:
- 1 12 oz (45 ml) white rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) coconut cream or coconut milk
- 2 oz (60 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) orange juice
- 12 oz (15 ml) lime juice
- 12 oz (15 ml) grenadine syrup
- Crushed ice
- Pineapple slice, maraschino cherry, and an orange wheel for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the white rum to the shaker.
- Pour in the coconut cream or coconut milk.
- Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Fill a tall glass with crushed ice.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass over the crushed ice.
- Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass to create a layered effect. The grenadine will settle at the bottom, giving the drink its signature sunset look.
- Optionally, garnish your Castaway cocktail with a pineapple slice, a maraschino cherry, and an orange wheel.
- Serve the cocktail with a straw or a stir stick for mixing the grenadine layer with the rest of the drink before sipping.
Enjoy your Castaway cocktail responsibly, and savor the tropical flavors that transport you to a paradise getaway.
