South Pacific Peach Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill a hurricane glass or large highball glass by filling it with ice and setting aside while you mix the cocktail.

Add ingredients to shaker

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz light rum, 1 oz peach schnapps, 0.5 oz coconut rum (if using), 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 2 oz peach puree (or nectar), 2 oz pineapple juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional).

Ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 4-6 large cubes) and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

Prepare serving glass

Discard the ice used to chill the glass and fill the glass with crushed ice (about 1 cup) leaving room at the top for garnish.

Strain and serve

Double-strain or fine-strain the shaken cocktail over the crushed ice in the prepared glass to remove pulp and small ice shards, ensuring a smooth presentation.

Thread a fresh peach slice and pineapple wedge onto a pick or sit them on the rim of the glass. Add a sprig of mint and a cocktail umbrella if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately.