In Memoriam

Let’s take a moment to remember pineapple molasses syrup. Devil’s Reef Tiki bar in Tacoma, Washington uses it to make their signature cocktail,created by co-owner Jason Alexander. BGR dropped it from their line because it wasn’t very popular,but I picked up a bottle before they were all gone and went through their roster of mixes. Enjoy these is you can find a bottle,or head up to Washington state and get a cocktail from the original bar.

Mix #70 Devil’s Reef

1oz Jamaican pot still rum
1oz Demerara rum
1oz Don’s mix
1/2oz lime juice
1/2oz pineapple molasses syrup
dash Angostura bitters

Shake with plenty of ice.

An interesting blend of flavors,it starts with molasses and a hint of pineapple,then has a cinnamon finish. Very nice. BGR’s recipe uses their own syrup instead of Don’s mix,but I just make Don’s mix so I won’t have to buy another bottle of syrup.

Mix #71 Double Pineapple Rum Punch

1oz pineapple rum*
1oz overproof rum*
1oz lime juice
1oz pineapple molasses syrup
12 dashes Angostura bitters

Shake with ice. Pour into glass with more ice and put bitters on top until it looks like a bitters sno-cone.

*I used Plantation Stiggins and OFTD.

If you drink it with a straw it has a light pineapple and molasses taste reminiscent of a daiquiri. After a bit the bitters will mix in and it gets spicy and citrus-y. Quite good.

Mix #72 Plantation Pastime

1oz Plantation Original Dark
1/2oz Plantation Stiggins pineapple rum
2oz pineapple juice
1oz pineapple molasses syrup
1/4oz lime juice
1oz club soda

Shake everything except soda with ice and pour into glass. Top with soda.

A sweet and pineapple-y drink. Nice and light but not too strong. A good party drink.

Mix #73 Pink ‘n Pine

1.5oz blackstrap rum
3/4oz pineapple molasses syrup
1/4oz lime juice

Build into a glass with ice and stir.

Tastes like a very funky grog. Not quite my thing,but try it and see if you like it.

Well,the syrup might be gone,but the memories(of the hangovers) remain. Maybe BGR will bring it back some day. I’m going to scour the web for other pineapple syrups,and when I find something good I’ll post it. Aloha all!