Castaway

Piper's doctor's appointment went well. She cried when she got her shots but stopped within a minute. She didn't seem to run a fever or have any other side effects. The days just keep flying by.

What should one do when the heat index is 110 degrees? Make tropical drinks and have friends over. The Castaway is similar to a Pina Colada in that its base is pineapple, cream of coconut, and rum. However, it isn't blended with ice and has amaretto, which really makes the drink even more tropical. I made multiple batches, one with Angostura and the other with Bittermen's. I assume Saveur suggested Angostura because everyone has them. The Castaway with Angostura was very good. The Castaway with Bittermen's Elemakule Tiki Bitters was better.

A quick note on amaretto: Amaretto is bitter almond liqueur. It is most often enjoyed over ice or in an Amaretto Sour (stay tuned). The most common brand is Di Saronno. Like other flavored liqueurs, be careful when you buy amaretto because some of the cheaper brands just have flavoring and caramel coloring.

Castaway

• 2 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce amaretto
• 1 ounce dark rum
• 1/2 cream of coconut
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 2 dashes Bittermen's Elemakule Tiki Bitters (or Angostura bitters)

Shake all ingredients vigorously; serve over ice; garnish with a pineapple wedge of maraschino cherries.

http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/castaway-coconut-pineapple-cocktail