The Crimson Cocktail: Upside-Down Pineapple Cake

Bored with Busch? Think Natural Ice is nasty? Reeling over Rubinoff?

Every day, we try to bring you news worth reading, but now we're going to try to give you news that you can drink. Every week, a local mixologist from a local bar or pub will put together a drink that they think represents a recent campus news item.

So sit back, grab a drink (that’s a virgin drink if you’re under 21) and enjoy this week’s Crimson Cocktail.

The Story:

Wyclef Jean took Harvard by storm during these past few weeks, speaking at a luncheon and receiving an award for his efforts in disaster-relief for Haiti. The Artist of Year left us with both laughs and a stern message: “As the news cameras go down, let’s keep fundraising, sending doctors and helping rebuild the infrastructure of Haiti.”

The Drink:

Wyclef’s Haitian roots and sunny demeanor both came to the fore at Cultural Rhythms. In honor of his tropical birthplace and his continued efforts to exert a positive influence on an area that needs it like no other, we bring you the Upside-Down Pineapple Cake, a concoction recommended by Grafton Street Pub & Grill’s expert bartender Paulo. Paulo showed us how to make this subtly fruity summer drink, and now, we'll show you how to make your own.

Ingredients:

1. Pour some Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka.

2. Mix with Pineapple Juice.

3. Add a splash of Jero Grenadine.

And you’re done! Proportions may vary, but the end product is a fruity drink with only a hint of that harsh alcoholic taste. For a virgin version of the drink, try replacing the vodka with a vanilla flavored beverage of your choosing. Of-age drinkers should enjoy this cocktail in warm weather for the complete tropical experience. Alternatively, you can sit in front of a heater and pretend it’s not 30 degrees outside. Enjoy!