Description
This Beachside Bonfire Cocktail is a stunning, layered tropical drink made with pineapple rum, mango rum, pineapple juice, and a fiery splash of grenadine. Served over crushed ice with a sweet brown sugar rim and fruity garnishes, it’s everything you love about summer in one tall glass. Perfect for poolside sipping, backyard bonfires, or anytime you need a vacation in a glass!
Ingredients
1 oz pineapple rum
1 oz mango rum
3 oz pineapple juice
½ oz grenadine
Crushed ice (enough to fill a tall glass)
Corn syrup (for rimming the glass)
Brown sugar (for rimming the glass)
1 orange slice (for garnish)
1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Optional: 1 apple wedge or additional fruit for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Rim
Pour corn syrup onto a small plate and brown sugar onto another. Dip the rim of a tall glass into the corn syrup, then press it into the brown sugar until coated. Set aside.Fill with Ice
Add crushed ice to the rimmed glass, all the way to the top.Mix the Cocktail Base
In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple rum, mango rum, and pineapple juice. Shake gently just to mix.Pour the Base Over Ice
Slowly pour the mixture over the crushed ice in your prepared glass.Add the “Bonfire” Effect
Carefully drizzle the grenadine down the inside of the glass using a bar spoon or by pouring slowly along the edge. It will sink and create a vibrant red layer at the bottom.
Garnish and Serve
Top with an orange slice and maraschino cherry on a skewer. Add a fresh apple wedge or any extra fruit for flair. Serve immediately.
Notes
Crushed ice is key for keeping the layers separate—skip the cubes for this one.
Don’t over-shake your cocktail; a gentle mix is enough.
Pour the grenadine slowly to keep the layered look.
Want to make it a mocktail? Replace the rums with equal parts mango nectar and a splash of coconut water or soda.
For parties, mix the rum and juice ahead of time and add ice, grenadine, and garnish when serving.