Malibu Cocktail Recipe in 5 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Chill your glass. Place your highball glass in the freezer while you prep the garnishes. Note: This ensures the drink stays ice cold from the first sip to the last.
2. Prepare the garnishes. Cut a fresh pineapple wedge and notch it so it sits securely on the rim. Note: Doing this first prevents your ice from melting while you fumble with a knife later.
3. Add the ice. Fill the chilled glass with 1 cup of large ice cubes. Fill it to the very top so the ice doesn't bob around when you add the liquid.
4. Measure the Malibu. Pour 2 oz of Malibu Coconut Rum directly over the ice. Note: Adding the spirit first allows it to start chilling against the ice immediately.
5. Integrate the pineapple juice. Slowly pour in 3 oz of chilled pineapple juice. You should see it swirl and mingle with the rum.
6. Add the orange juice. Pour 1.5 oz of fresh orange juice over the mixture. Note: The two juices will naturally begin to blend because they have similar densities.
7. Give a gentle stir. Use a long spoon to give the drink exactly two rotations. Listen for the ice clinking softly; you just want to combine the juices, not aerate them.
8. Execute the gravity drop. Carefully pour 0.5 oz of grenadine down the inside edge of the glass. Watch it sink through the yellow liquid like a slow motion sunset.
9. Finish the visual. Place your cherry and pineapple wedge on top. Smell the fresh fruit as you set the glass down.
10. Serve immediately. Hand it over while the layers are still distinct and the glass is still frosted.