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Brazilian Breezer Tiki Cocktail
Karen Wise/Tiki with a Twist
Lynn Calvo, owner of Lynn’s Hula Hut in Montauk, New York, knows a thing or two about tiki cocktails. The proof? This Brazilian breezer tiki cocktail from her cookbook Tiki with a Twist. Made with cucumbers and freshly infused pineapple tequila, it’s so refreshing it’ll have you coming back for thirds.
Ingredients
Coco Loco Infusion
1 pineapple, skinned and sliced
1¼ liters Milagro Silver or other premium silver tequila
¾ liter of coconut rum
Brazilian Breezer
2 ounces pineapple juice
5 cucumber slices
2 ounces Coco Loco Infusion
Pineapple and lime slices, for serving
Directions
1. Make the Coco Loco Infusion: Place the pineapple slices in a large glass jar. Add the tequila and rum and leave the jar on the counter out of direct sunlight for at least 1 week, stirring daily. Makes about 2 liters.
2. Make the Brazilian Breezer: Add the pineapple juice and 4 cucumber slices to a large rocks glass. Muddle the cucumber to release its flavor.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add the Coco Loco Infusion.
4. Transfer the mixture to a cocktail shaker, shake for about 10 seconds and return to the glass. Garnish with the pineapple, lime and remaining cucumber slice.
Nutrition Facts
166 calories
0g fat
9g carbs
0g protein
6g sugars