Caribou Lou Recipe

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This Caribou Lou Recipe is a pineapple, rum-based cocktail that was made popular overnight by Tech N9ne’s single “Caribou Lou”. All you need is white rum, Malibu and pineapple juice.

Pineapple and rum make a perfect combination in this summer rum cocktail. 

For some other pineapple drinks, try this Pineapple Tequila Sunrise, this Pineapple Gin Cocktail or this Blueberry Pineapple Margarita. 

For some other fruity rum cocktails, try this Georgia Peach Drink or this Mango Rum Cocktail.

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make A Caribou Lou Drink
• Expert Tips
• Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple — This is a really easy cocktail recipe for any beginner to make. You don’t need any equipment (no cocktail shaker!) and it’s easy to adjust the quantities of each ingredient to your liking.
• Pineapple + Rum + Coconut — The combination of pineapple, rum and coconut (Malibu) is the perfect tropical combination that is great for sipping by the pool. 
• Easy large batch recipe — This is a great recipe for making a large pitcher of drinks for friends. You can make a pitcher in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Rum: The original version of this recipe is made with overproof rum (151 rum), which is incredibly strong. However, this version uses regular white rum. You can replace the regular rum with overproof rum if you prefer, but be mindful of the strength of your drink. 
• Malibu: Malibu coconut rum adds a bit of sweetness and coconut flavor to this recipe. If you don’t have Malibu, you can use any type of coconut flavored liqueur. Also, if you want a sweeter drink, you can replace the white rum with Malibu. 
• Pineapple Juice: Use a high quality pineapple juice since this is the dominant flavor. If you can’t find pure pineapple juice, you can use a tropical juice blend instead. You can also use a juicer to make fresh pineapple juice if you have the time.

How To Make A Caribou Lou Drink

Step 1: Add the white rum, Malibu and pineapple juice to a highball glass filled with ice.

Step 2: Gently stir, add any optional garnishes and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Add some garnish. If you are looking to elevate the presentation of this cocktail, try adding a cocktail pick with a few pieces of fresh pineapple or even a couple maraschino cherries for a pop of color. 
• Make a pitcher. This is a great pitcher recipe to make since it is such a simple recipe and you don’t need a cocktail shaker. Multiply the ingredients by 4 to 5 times, depending on the size of your pitcher. Add everything to your pitcher with a bunch of ice, stir and serve. You can also add in some fresh pineapple chunks for presentation. 
• Mix up the flavors. Pineapple juice on its own is delicious in this drink, but you can mix up the tropical flavors or make a combination of flavors. For a variation, replace some of the pineapple juice with another tropical juice, such as mango juice or guava juice.

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