International Pineapple Day! Cocktails Galore

Ahh, the majestic pineapple. Not just our logo or a delicious snack: it's also the symbol of hospitality around the world.

On this, the International Pineapple Day, we launch the first instalment of the 3Two1 Drinks Cocktail Book. Ever wondered what to do with the bottle of tequila staring you in the face after a round of shots? Wonder no longer! Each and every product in the 3Two1 Drinks catalogue will have its own section, with serving ideas ranging from simple 3:2:1 drinks, to more involved cocktails for showing off to your friends.

So, why the pineapple?

In the 16th century, pineapples were so rare in Europe that the super wealthy would hire the fastest boats in the world to transport the tropical fruit to their estates, where a solitary pineapple might be prominently displayed at the best parties. The pineapple became such a status symbol that some people would rent a display pineapple by the hour, without ever getting to taste the sweet juice within!

Nowadays, you can skip the speedboat and get a taste of Giffard Caribbean Pineapple anywhere good drinks are sold. Made by a fifth generation family established in Angers, France in 1885, sun-ripened pineapples are macerated with candied pineapples, and finished with a decadent blend of spices and rich 7-year-old Caribbean rum. It's perfect over ice or drizzled over your favourite fruit dessert (pavlova, anyone?!), but here's some cocktail ideas to get you started.

Rum might be the first spirit people think of when it comes to tiki, but Makar's juniper-forward palate plays really nicely with spices like cinnamon, clove, and allspice. Make sure to use an under-ripe pineapple, so it doesn't go mushy in your hands!

This cheeky cachaça sour made it to the finals of the 2019 Giffard West Cup. It's simple to make, but floral, fruity, and oh-so-quaffable. Get ready to keep making these all night.

Our take on Death & Co's cocktail doesn't require fancy restaurant gadgets: just a well-stocked home bar. Bright and floral, with a tropical, jammy feeling, this one's sure to impress at parties.

Something we whipped up one Monday in the office, this one is easy to put together wherever you are, and instantly brightens your day with soft spice and pineapple goodness.

For the spice lovers out there, this punchy take on a margarita is sure to get you going. Perfect for hot days by the pool, or staring longingly into the water on a rainy day.