Yields 3 quarts

This is my brother's favorite cocktail to serve at his pool parties. If desired, you can easily reduce this recipe by using a third of a bottle of each rum, a third of a pineapple, and 1 stalk of lemongrass.

Tropical Fruit Cocktail

1 small mango, papaya, banana, or other tropical fruit, peeled and roughly chopped (reserve a bit for garnish if desired)

4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1∕ cups orange or grapefruit juice

1∕ cups pineapple juice

illustration–½ cup (or to taste) rum

  1. Place the chopped fruit, lime juice, ginger, and sugar in a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and process until well combined.
  3. To serve, pour over crushed ice and decorate with fruit slices of your choice.