Recipe by Request

By Cior's request in the Bacardi post comments, here is a recipe that I think allows the flavors in the rum to shine through. Generally, the lime juice + sugar+ booze recipe should do this also, whether that's in a gimlet (gin) or daiquiri (rum) or margarita (tequila), but I don't actually like gimlets or daiquiris. These recipes all add a touch of sweetness, fruit, and volume to dilute the spirit but shouldn't overwhelm it. Basically, they're filler. So is the Rucopi, a drink which must exist somewhere under another name but here's what I came up with: Rucopi (RUm COconut PIneapple) 1 1/2 ounces rum (especially dark rum) 1 ounce coconut water (not coconut milk; available in Latino groceries and health food stores) 1/2 ounce pineapple juice Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.