Equipment
Ingredients
Main Drink
- 45 ml plantation pineapple rum stiggins' fancy
- 20 ml rhum agricole, 100 proof
- 20 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 150 g ice
- 1 grapefruit twist
Simple Syrup Components
- 200 g sugar
- 240 ml water
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 1258 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 249 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 224 g
- Sodium
- 259 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 27 mg
- Potassium
- 32 mg
- Calcium
- 207 mg
- Iron
- 0.5 mg
- Magnesium
- 4 mg
- Phosphorus
- 6 mg
- Zinc
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin A
- 1 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 8 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Thiamin
- 0.01 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.04 mg
- Niacin
- 0.0 mg
- Folate
- 2 mcg
- Water
- 398 g
- Alcohol
- 22 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Combine 200g sugar and 240ml water in a saucepan over low heat (approx 85°C/185°F).
Stir the mixture constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before use.
Add the pineapple rum, rhum agricole, lime juice, and 15ml of the prepared simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled three-quarters with ice.
Shake the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
Strain the liquid into a chilled coupe glass.
Squeeze the grapefruit twist over the surface of the drink to release aromatic oils, then discard the peel.
Chef's Notes
- Chilling the coupe glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving significantly improves the drinking experience.
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 weeks — Simple syrup only; prepared cocktail does not keep.
Troubleshooting
Drink is overly diluted and lacks flavor.
Cause: Shaking for too long or using small, wet ice cubes.
Fix: Cannot be fixed once diluted.
Prevention: Use large, solid ice cubes and shake for exactly 30 seconds.
Drink is too sweet.
Cause: Simple syrup was not measured accurately or sugar ratio was too high.
Fix: Add a small amount (2.5ml) of additional lime juice.
Prevention: Use a jigger for precise measurements of the 15ml syrup.
Cultural Context
The Daiquiri, originating in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century, is a classic sour cocktail that has inspired countless variations. This "Pineapple Express" builds on that legacy by incorporating tropical fruit and the distinct grassy notes of rhum agricole, a nod to the spirit's Caribbean roots, creating a sophisticated and refreshing drink.
