DIY Pineapple Moscow Mule Cocktail

My drink of choice when I go out lately has been a few variations of the Moscow Mule. I love Ginger Beer and the lime juice gives it such an enjoyable taste. It’s not uncommon for me to fall in love with a specific cocktail and then learn out how to make my own version at home. I’ve had some yummy Moscow Mules from different venues like the Aloft WXYZ Bar, Yard House, Farenheit and the Cheesecake Factory. I also like to play hostess occasionally and serve as the event resident mixologist!

Here is how I create my Pineapple Moscow Mule… **Sometimes I sub the Vodka with Rum**

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of ice
  • 2 ounces of vodka or rum
  • 2 ounces of pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup of Jamaican Ginger Beer
  • 1 slice of pineapple for garnish
  • 1 lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

Fill your glass or (Moscow mule mug) with ice. Add vodka or rum, pineapple juice and lime juice. Pour Jamaican Ginger Beer and give it a quick swirl to lightly mix it. Garnish with pineapple wedge and/or lime wedge. This recipe serves 1 cocktail. Adjust recipe to make additional cocktails. Drink and enjoy!

The Moscow Mule is by far one of my favorite cocktails in addition to the Pina Colada, Bahama Mama and Mai Tai. Can you tell I have a love for tropical fruity drinks. I usually have them on the rocks but I’m not opposed to blended frozen daiquiris either. I’ve also invested in some drink recipe books so that I don’t run out of drink recipes when I’m entertaining. Once upon a time I wanted to be a bartender. I’ll just keep using my skills when I host events. I’m really passionate about it!

I’ve mastered the Moscow Mule. What’s your favorite cocktail to make at home?

Last Call For Alcohol

I was so ready to post an entree that was either braised or stewed, but I have changed my mind. The last two weeks have been delicious desserts, first Chocolate Pie, and then all of that Cheese Cake. Yum! Tonight or this morning, being that it’s 2:00 a.m. Eastern Time I’ll post some of my favorite Tropical Mixed Drink recipes.

I only drink occasionally and until recently it had been two years that I hadn’t had anything to drink. Funny story behind that one, I threw my husband a 30th Birthday Party back in March of 07′ and I did manage to drink responsibly the majority of the night I had Malibu Rum & Pineapple Juice, one of my all time favorites. I had probably consumed three or four drinks by the time I strolled up on my brother who was drinking something and I made the mistake of asking him what he was drinking. He told me to to taste it, so I sipped it and I still had no clue; then he dared me to take it to the head. Everyone starts to chant behind me “Take it to the head” Oh why did I do that? After taking the drink to the head I was determined to find out what I had just consumed. Finally, he told me… I had just taken a double shot of Hennessy to the head! I was okay moving around and dancing, then I made the mistake of stopping. Oh boy! Everything else was a blur! We did leave shortly after that, got home safely and nine months later we had another addition to our wonderful family. I vowed never to take a drinking dare from my brother again! Thank you bro…

I didn’t drink during my pregnancy, and I decided to breastfeed so there’s an additional twelve months of non alcoholic beverages. At eighteen months we’re still going strong breastfeeding but, I won’t nurse him if I’ve consumed more than one alcoholic beverage. I’ll pump and dump! We had a date night at Chili’s the other night and I just had to order the “Jamaican Paradise” Margarita. Yum! I’ve posted the recipe for you try at home, but if you like Margaritas and you eat at Chili’s from time to time; I’d try it just once. You’ll be hooked! I’ve also posted the recipe for my other two faves Pina Colada, and Malibu Rum with Pineapple Juice. That’s if you’re into Tropical Mixed Drinks! Enjoy! 🙂

Malibu & Pineapple

Ingredients:

6 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 oz. Malibu Rum

Directions:

Serve over ice and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Pina Colada

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ozlight rum
Directions:
Pour rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice into a blender with one cup of crushed ice.
Blend until smooth, and pour into a collins glass.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry, and serve.

Jamaican Paradise


Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Malibu rum
1/2 ounce Cuervo tequila, gold
1/2 ounce Midori melon liqueur
1/2 ounce blue curacao
3 ounces sour mix

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in glass with ice.
2. Enjoy!
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