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Cactus Bowl Cocktail

The Cactus Bowl cocktail blends pineapple and lime juices with light rum, spiced rum and amaretto. The result is a flavor that’s tart, sweet, spicy and nutty.

The Cactus Bowl cocktail blends together a medley of tropical and nutty flavors. It’s a surprising mix of tart pineapple and lime juices, the warmth of light and spiced rums, and the nuttiness of amaretto liqueur.

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It’s a great party drink that you can make by the batch before the celebration starts!

Tasting Notes

Upon the first sip, this drink greets you with a refreshing burst of pineapple and lime, followed by a subtle hint of the rums and amaretto. As you drink, the spiced rum and amaretto take center stage, creating sweet and spicy notes.

Key Ingredients

Every ingredient in this drink is delicious!

Pineapple Juice

This fruit juice provides some of the sweetness and much of tropical flair that defines the drink. Its bright, tangy notes help to balance the other, richer flavors in the drink.

Lime Juice

The lime juice adds a refreshing, tart element that helps to cut through the sweetness and provide a lively, citrusy counterpoint to the pineapple.

NOTE: This recipe calls for 3 ounces of rum, which might seem astonishing at first, but it works!

Light Rum

This is the base spirit, contributing a smooth, clean flavor that allows the other ingredients to shine.

Spiced Rum

The spiced rum adds a warm, aromatic layer to the cocktail, with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and other spices.

Amaretto Liqueur

This nutty liqueur brings a distinctive almond-like flavor that adds complexity and depth.

Serving Suggestions

The Cactus Bowl’s tropical flair makes it an excellent choice for summer gatherings, poolside parties, or as a refreshing respite on a warm evening.

One of the best ways to serve it is in a margarita glass with ice. For a more casual presentation, the cocktail can also be served over ice in a highball or Collins glass.

When it comes to garnishes, a simple pineapple wedge is a classic and eye-catching choice that complements the tropical theme. A lime wedge would work well, too.

For larger gatherings or pitcher-style service, it can be easily scaled up and mixed in batches. This makes it an excellent choice for entertaining, as guests can serve themselves and enjoy the cocktail at their own pace.

Food Pairings

This drink works well with dishes that feature pineapple, coconut, or other tropical fruits. Think grilled pineapple skewers, jerk chicken, or a refreshing Caribbean-inspired salad.

It’s also good with spicy dishes. You can also try serving it with nutty desserts, such as almond-based cakes, baklava, or even a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 1 drink

Cactus Bowl Cocktail

Cactus Bowl drink with pineapple wedge

The Cactus Bowl cocktail is a tasty tropical blend of pineapple, lime, light and spiced rums, and nutty amaretto, perfect for parties or poolside gatherings.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2  ounces pineapple juice
  • 3  ounces lime juice or margarita mix
  • 1 1/2  ounces light rum
  • 3/4 ounce spiced rum
  • 3/4 ounces amaretto almond liqueur

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Pour in all the ingredients and shake well.
  3. Fill a margarita glass halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Strain the mixture into the margarita glass.
  5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Notes

The usual recipe for this drink serves two. I've broken the amounts down for 1 drink, but just double, triple or quadruple the numbers to serve 2, 3 or 4.

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December 3, 2024

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