Terra Americana

This drink is how I intend to welcome in summer's last hurrah.  I love the idea of it's fresh flavors but seldom have one.  What you usually find is nothing but a sugar filled ice cream/slushy amalgamation.

When I was gifted with a bottle of Diplomatico Anejo Rum from Venezuela I decided to get creative.  This libation's caramel flavor add just the right thing to my back to nature version of this summer classic.

• 6oz Diplomatico Anejo Rum
• 8oz coconut milk (not cream)
• 1 banana
• 1 cup chopped pineaple
• 1 tbsp local honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender or pitcher with a hand blender.  Add crushed ice or serve over cubes.

More creative cocktails:

• Strawberry Sangria

• The "Eddy"

• The Karentini

• A Vodka Gimlet

Photo Credit:  Julie Cecchini