Welcome to the dog days of summer…And the opportunity to rethink your cookout drinks. Put away your watery beer, and trade it in for something a little extra-special. You deserve better and so do your guests.
Fresh Grilled Pineapple Crush
Recipe by Marshall Altier, Bartender at JBird Cocktails in Manhattan
Grill fresh pineapple wedges over direct high heat until they soften and have dark grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes. For each drink, muddle 2 grilled wedges with 3/4 ounce of simple syrup (1 part sugar dissolved in 1 part water) and 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract. Pour into a shaker along with 2-ounces of Jamaican rum, such as Denizen, and 1-ounce of fresh lime juice. Add ice, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass over ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple lightly dusted with black pepper, and a slice of lime if desired.
Tomatoes on the Vine 
Oh yes please! It sounds delicious. I'm adding a star to this post!!
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oh, I need one of those right now (please note it's 1 pm!). It's my little one's nursery inset day. Anyway, I like the idea of using grilled pineapple dusted with black pepper!
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grilled pineapple? Not bad at all. I like this cocktail. Very summery.
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I love grilled pineapple! The grill really concentrates the flavor and makes it taste even better. Can't wait to try this!
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I luv the grill marks.I did a couple of posts, will resend a invite to you.
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Great cocktail. I love grilled pineapple, this looks so amazing.
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Oh Velva – I love your blog! It's just beautiful. I can see why you like tomatoes 🙂 This grilled pineapple crush is dreamy! Have a lovely weekend.
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Delicious and colorful cocktail.Deepa
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Wow! you got me at the RUM addition, and the grille pineapple looks, and tastes so amazing, added in the cocktail…yumm!
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With temperatures to 40's C, this drink sounds like an oasis in the middle of a desert!
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How about I just do a nose dive into the glass?
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I still say you have the best Happy Hour in Blogland! Enjoy one for me:@)
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Grilled pineapple is one of my faves and this drink looks heavenly! Can't wait to try it! Yum!
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I'd love one please!
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Pineapple and rum are the perfect pairing.
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Nice. I never thought about grilling the pineapple first, for a cocktail.
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Grilled pineapple is ridiculously good. Great looking cocktail!
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What a refreshing drink. I can almost taste it. Grilled pineapple is so delicious too.
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You are right. We DO deserve better and this pineapple drink looks delicious.Have a great weekend Velva.Sam
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yum that looks fabulous!
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What a brilliant idea, to grill the pineapple wedges before adding them to the drink! LOVE it and will make this asap; this summer is SO hot and muggy!
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This looks very appetizing!
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I just love your drinks! This one looks, and i belive tastes amazing! 🙂
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I'm telling you, we are sisters under the skin. Will LOVE trying this!
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I pinned it so I can try it next weekend when we get together with a few friends.
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Yum!! This sounds so good!
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Sounds like a drink I could use right about now. Thanks for passing by my blog today and leaving a comment. I'm happy to say that I'm one of your new followers.
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Oh wow….does that ever sound good!!! Ya, I think I'm going to have to give this a try at my next bbq bash
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look at that pineapple sticking out on top! YUMMM! this drink looks refreshing and perfect for summer
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That sounds like a delicious, tropical drink for this hot, tropical weather we're having this summer!
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I've been on a pineapple kick – yep, every morning I am munching pineapple. Now, I have a way to end my day with it! Such a summery drink.,
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Oh, my GOSH. I bet the grilled slices have an awesome flavor addition to the drink. It is simply gorgeous too!
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I need a tropical vacation to go with this tropical drink.
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Velva, this is gorgeous! I bet it has a bit of a smoky flavor too from the grilled pineapple.
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