Pineapple Cosmopolitans

• Recipe by Mary Barber and Sara Corpening

These Cosmopolitans are pretty and pink, with a hit of fresh pineapple.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups (1 pound) coarsely chopped ripe pineapple
2. 2 cups vodka
3. 1 cup cranberry juice
4. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
5. 3 cups crushed ice
6. Lime slices, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large jar, combine the pineapple and vodka. Cover and let stand at room temperature until the vodka is well flavored with pineapple, about 3 days.
2. Strain the vodka through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and the crushed ice and stir well. Strain into chilled martini glasses and serve garnished with lime slices.