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If using packaged pineapple juice (rather than fresh), then it pays to add a couple of muddled wedges of fresh pineapple to the recipe above as this improves...
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Jon Sjoberg’s Avatar Jon Sjoberg
12th November 2023 at 03:10
The origin attributed, allegedly, to the reopening after renovation of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas in 1954. Reducing pineapple juice to 1 oz, increase lime to 3/4 oz and grenadine to 1/4 oz helps the overall balance IMHO. Garnish with a long thin dash of Peychauds Bitters across the foamy top. The recipe I have uses a good quality white rum. Actually very tasty and perfect for a warm afternoon by the pool, a favorite of the spousal unit!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
12th November 2023 at 12:42
Many thanks, Jon. I've added history and will try your recipe and rephotograph to remove the existing star fruit garnish, which certainly doesn't belong.
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