Behold the pineapple—an exceptionally sweet fruit considered a staple in many tropical countries. Many of us enjoy some canned pineapple from time to time, but let’s not be afraid of this juicy fruit with a tough exterior. Learn how to cut this bad boy up, soak it in boozy goodness and impress your friends.

Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerator Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours and 10 minutes

Servings: adequate amount of alcohol for 8 people

Ingredients:
1 whole pineapple
1 1/2 cup vodka
1 1/2 cup Malibu Rum
4 tablespoons sugar

Directions:
1. Cut off the head and tail.

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Photo by Isabelle Langheim

2. Cut off four sides to make a square like the picture below.

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Photo by Isabelle Langheim

3. Once you remove the rest of the tough, brown skin cut the pineapple into equal pieces and then cut the core out as shown in the picture below.

pineapple

Photo by Isabelle Langheim

4. Keep cutting the pineapple until it is in small pieces.

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Photo by Isabelle Langheim

5. And now the fun part, add the vodka, Malibu and sugar. Stir the mixture lightly, and then let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

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4. Photo by Isabelle Langheim

6. Serve each piece in a shot glass with extra liquid or just place a pile of forks next to the bowl!

Other pineapple recipes:
How to Choose the Right Pineapple
Pineapple-Basil Agua Fresca
Pineapple 3 Ways