Name: Pineapple and Gin
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 cups pineapple pieces, frozen; 6 ounces gin; 2 ounces simple syrup; 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 1 ounce pineapple juice; 2 cups ice; Optional garnish: Pineapple wedges and mint sprigs

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Pineapple and GinChristina Holmes

Cooks' Note

Cook's Notes:

Head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze the fruit in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid. Purée ingredients in a blender until smooth and very thick. Divide among glasses and serve.

Cold Facts:

The drier the ice, the better. Melting ice makes for a watery cocktail.

No need to upgrade your blender. The old one will do the trick just fine.

Texture Matters:

Frozen drinks should look too thick when poured into the glass. They will loosen immediately.

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