The Castaway Cocktail

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Friday's here, which means it's time to start thinking about your next weekend happy hour. Pull up a seat at the island and let this week's cocktail do the rest — layered, tropical, makes for easy drinkin'.

Meet The Castaway

Bright and tropical, with just enough depth from the dark rum float to keep it from tasting one-note. The float is the whole visual signature here — poured slowly over the back of a spoon so it sits distinctly on top, giving the glass a two-tone look before it's stirred.

You'll need:

• 1.5 oz white rum
• 0.5 oz dark rum (for the float)
• 1 oz passionfruit puree or nectar
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• Pineapple wedge, for garnish
• Mint sprig, for garnish

How to build it:

1. In a shaker with ice, combine the white rum, passionfruit, lime juice, simple syrup, and pineapple juice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
3. Float the dark rum on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon.
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Batching for a crowd: Multiply the rum, passionfruit, lime, syrup, and pineapple juice into a pitcher ahead of time. Pour over ice to order and float the dark rum fresh on each glass so the layered look holds.

Cheers, and happy Friday. 🌴