Aloha Martini

This light refreshing cocktail came about after playing with ways to finish up a tin of pineapple juice I had on hand. The juice has such an overpowering flavor that it dominates most drinks that use it. In this concoction, I strove to minimize the pineapple and bring out other flavors that work well with it. The result is reminiscent of a Mai Tai and has a nice flowery aftertaste. Like the Tropical Martini, it's nice and fruity without being overpoweringly sweet, like many dessert martinis.

It is decidedly Hawaiian given its pineapple touch and I feel embodies the perfect cocktail to enjoy while enjoying the beach or whilst wishing you were there. Since hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower, I've incorporated it into the garnish by soaking it into the garnish. It's a nice spicy contrast to the mildly sweet drink.

• 3 oz Vanilla Vodka
• 2 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• Splash of Amaretto
• Hum Botanical Liqueur Soaked Pineapple Wedge
• Maraschino Cherry
  

Soak wedges of pineapple in Hum liqueur overnight. Chill an up glass with crushed ice and water. Shake the liquid ingredients with ice in a shaker until it sweats. Strain into the glass and garnish with a skewered pineapple wedge and a cherry.

Moonage Daydream Martini

While hanging out before the Rebel, Rebel show. Someone mentioned we have a David Bowie inspired martini called a Moonage Daydream. I quickly stepped in to suggest something with Blue Curacao for color and Godiva White Chocolate to make it creamy. Originally, I thought of using Coconut Rum as the base, but after getting home and experimenting with the chemistry set, I decided the coconut flavor with chocolate was too much like the Obamatini. So I swapped it out for pineapple and the result was perfectly delicious and unique. Garnished with a small colorful fruit salad, I think the drink fits Bowie's persona just fine.

• 5 oz Pineapple Rum
• 1 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liquor
• splash of Frangelico
• drizzle of Grenadine
• Fresh Fruit

Shake all ingredients except the Grenadine with ice in a shaker until it sweats and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a small orange slice and a pineapple wedge with Maraschino cherry on a cocktail spear. Use a spoon or eye dropper to drizzle a lightning bolt shape with the Grenadine in the blue foam.