The holiday season in AustraliaĀ is something else. What it lacks in Christmas markets and mulled wine it makes up for in ample amounts of sun, sea and sand. Completely foreign if you’ve grown up in the Northern Hemisphere I know, butĀ it turns out a warm Christmas is hard to shake.
I mean, regardless of where in the world I am, I find myself making the pilgrimage back to the mother land every December. Who could resist long days spent on the beach eating, drinking and soaking up some rays? In ode to all that I love about this time of year in Australia, I recently got together with Cointreau to create one of my favourite summer drinks – a pineapple infused Cointreau Fizz in a DIY pineapple cup. Incredibly funĀ regardless of whether you’re on the beach or indoors, watching the snow fall outside.Ā Bring on that NYE beach/house/bbq party!
Pineapple Cup Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
30 ml of Cointreau
Soda water
Lime Juice
A pineapple
Ice
For the pineapple cup
1. Using a sharp knife, cut the top off the pineapple. Keep to one side.
2. Cut a circle around the inside of the pineapple skin, making sure not to pierce the bottom of the pineapple.
3. Cut a grid pattern to make it easier toĀ remove the flesh.
4. Remove the flesh inside the pineapple.
5. Add the top back on to finish off the cup.
For theĀ cocktail
1. Fill yourĀ pineapple cup with ice
3. Add the Cointreau, some pineapple pulpĀ and lime juice.
4. Muddle/mix with a spoon.
5 . Top with soda water. You’ll need a straw to drink this one!
Voila!
It wouldn’t be a beach party without a Roundie!
Add scoop of sorbet on top for an extra kick of sweetness!
Photos by Ana Suntay-Tanedo
This post is in collaboration with Cointreau
What a wonderful idea to serve it in a pineapple, which flavours the drink and looks incredibly cool at the same time! Would be a perfect cocktail for NYE as well!
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I know right? Perfect for NYE or any other party you’ve got.
wow this looks soo good
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Glad you like! xx
This looks so good!
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Thanks so much, I’m glad you like it. š
Cointreau is a french alcohol made in Angers (lovely town in west of France where there are a lot of castles/ les chĆ¢teaux de la Loire) Margo from Paris
Thanks Margo! x
I would LOVE to have an Australian Christmas if that’s what they look like! I’m in the US in the middle of the country under a foot of snow and would trade it any day of the week for some sun and warmth!
The holidays down under are so different than in cold countries, but there’s something special about cosy wintery christmases too. x
Loving this cocktail recipe! š Haha it sounds great to have a warm Christmas right now, especially since LA has been sooooo incredibly cold! Really enjoyed the beach theme of this post <3 Have a Happy New Year!!
XO, Elizabeth
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Thanks! Happy NY to you too! x
haha it was so fun! Cute idea!
Xoxo,
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I’d like to not two things:
first, in your description of how to make the pinapple cut, in point 2., I miss an “R” in an important spot: (…) not to pieRce the ground of the pinapple (…).
Second: I guess it’s overly hard to drink out of it without a straw, dripping the cocktail over your chin and clothes and everywhere… but it’s a nice idea, of course. Doesn’t Cointreau taste of oranges? This makes quite a tropical punch, then!
Now it got me too… *note instead of “not” š
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Oh yeas!
This looks so great, couldn’t be more jealous right now. Love from London!
This is the best little set up, those towels are so amazing!
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One of these days I’m coming to Australia!
Just an impromptu DIY on the beach. Lol. You blow my mind.
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Gorgeous photos, and that drink links divine!! Thanks for the inspiration!
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What a wonderful day!!
It really was xx
I can’t wait to try this! It sounds very tasty and looks lush served out of a pineapple half!
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I love Pineapples. I am so trying this cocktail soon!