By Shireen Jamooji
Summery and refreshing, this Pineapple Mojito checks all the right boxes. Try a sip to slip away into daydreams of white sandy beaches and lazy afternoon waves.
1 ½ pounds fresh pineapple chunks (peeled) 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed) ½ pound fresh pineapple (2 cups diced)
Bring the pineapple, sugar and water to a simmer and let it cook for 40 minutes. Then strain out the liquid and let it cool.
1 cup mint leaves 2 cups white rum ¾ cup lime juice Ice 1 ¼ cups club soda Lime wedges
In a large pitcher, muddle the pineapple with the mint leaves.
Pour in the rum, lime juice and a cup of the pineapple syrup.
Top with club soda and garnish with mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve in tall glasses over ice.