Pineapple Sage Rum Soda
Pineapple juice, lime, rum, and fresh sage make a bright, fizzy cooler for an easy porch pour.
Prep: 7 · Cook: 5 · Total: 12 · Serves: 2 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
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This original cooler pairs pineapple with sage for a savory-sweet porch drink. Lime sharpens the fruit, and sparkling water keeps every sip brisk.
Story
Theo likes a drink that sounds refreshing before the first sip. Pineapple brings the sunny sign, sage adds a little roadside mystery, and rum keeps the whole thing loose. Build it tall, add the bubbles last, and let the glass do some of the talking.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 4 ounces chilled pineapple juice
- 3 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces chilled sparkling water
- Ice, for serving
- Lime wheels and fresh sage, for garnish
Instructions
- Stir the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the sage leaves, simmer for 1 minute, then cool the syrup completely and discard the leaves.
- Stir the pineapple juice, rum, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of sage syrup in a small pitcher.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the pineapple mixture between them.
- Top each glass with sparkling water and give it one gentle stir from the bottom.
- Garnish with lime wheels and sage, then serve while the bubbles are lively.
Chef Tips
- Chill the pineapple juice first so the drink stays bright without extra dilution.
- Use a ripe, fragrant pineapple juice with no added sugar.
- For a zero-proof version, replace the rum with chilled ginger tea.
- Add the sparkling water just before serving.
Cook's Notes
- **Syrup:** Cool the sage syrup before mixing.
- **Balance:** Add lime to taste if the pineapple is very sweet.
- **Bubbles:** Top each glass at the last moment.