Bounty Hunter
The Bounty Hunter is a tropical cocktail that captures the essence of adventure with its vibrant blend of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, complemented by a hint of lime. Served over crushed ice and garnished with a slice of fresh pineapple or a cherry, this refreshing drink transports you to a sun-soaked beach, making it the perfect escape for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 shotRum
- 1 shotCoconut Liqueur
- Garnish withBlueberries
- DashPineapple Juice
- TopProsecco
Pairs Well With
- Caribbean jerk chicken
- spiced meatballs
- coconut shrimp
- mango salsa with chips
- pork carnitas
- spiced nuts and dried fruit
Preparation
Add the spirits into a shaker as well as the pineapple juice, strain into a Margarita glass. Top with Prosecco and garnish with Blueberries.
Best Enjoyed
Pro Tips
Use aged rum to provide depth and complexity
add a spice rim (cinnamon and sugar) for textural interest
serve over large ice cubes to prevent dilution
add a smoking cherry for dramatic presentation
History & Origins
The Bounty Hunter is a modern cocktail creation that captures the adventurous spirit of bounty hunting culture through creative mixology. Combining tropical and spiced elements, it represents the contemporary trend of thematic cocktails that tell stories. This drink has gained popularity in craft bars seeking to offer unique, conversation-starting creations.
Variations
Spiced Hunter
Enhanced version with additional spiced rum and baking spices for intense flavor
Tropical Bounty
tropical variation with coconut and pineapple additions
Dark Bounty
darker version using navy or aged rum with molasses undertones
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