This twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail (lime, vodka, and ginger beer) incorporates that Hawaiian staple, pineapple.
Ingredients
1 pineapple wedge, plus 2 Tbs. diced pineapple
2 Tbs. turbinado sugar
1/2 lime, plus a lime wheel for garnish
2 fl. oz. vodka, preferably Pau Maui or Ocean
4 fl. oz. ginger beer
Peychaud’s bitters
Instructions
Coat the pineapple wedge in the sugar. Using a kitchen torch or under a preheated broiler, heat the pineapple until the sugar is brown and caramelized. Set aside.
Put the diced pineapple and lime half in a highball glass. Muddle until the lime and pineapple juices are released. Fill the glass with ice. Add the vodka and ginger beer and stir to combine. Top with a shake or 2 of bitters and garnish with the lime wheel and pineapple wedge.