Buzz
Those who turn their noses up at fruity cocktails or drinks served in coupe glasses ‘on principle’ are probably a bit dull. While there’s nothing wrong with preferring a neat whiskey over a daiquiri, dismissing a drink based on its color, glass, or supposed gender is just strange—especially when fruit is delightful and coupes are undeniably chic.
What’s more, pink—the shade often linked with femininity—happens to be the hue of most Campari-based drinks, which are bitter, a taste typically not regarded as ‘feminine.’ This is particularly odd when you consider how frequently the term ‘feminine’ is used to describe strong, outspoken women.
In any case, the takeaway is that you can't truly judge a drink until you've tasted it. Even the most refreshing, fruity concoctions—perhaps especially these easy-drinking ones—can deliver a punch as fierce as any robust whiskey. Take this gorgeous cachaça and pineapple drink, for example.
Cachaça, pineapple, and Campari might not immediately seem like the ideal combination, but the bold sugarcane spirit pairs surprisingly well with the sweetness of pineapple and the bitterness of Campari. It's a smooth ride of contrasting yet complementary flavors that will absolutely surprise you. (It’s also unexpectedly suitable for morning drinking, which I definitely didn’t anticipate.) Here’s what you’ll need to make this delightful pink pineapple concoction:
2 ounces cachaça
1 ounce pineapple juice
3/4 ounces Campari
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker becomes too cold to hold comfortably. Strain the mixture into an elegant coupe glass. Enjoy.
