Pineapple-Coconut Fizz

There are cocktails, and then there are transportive beverage experiences. Count this coconut-pineapple drink among the latter. The combination of pineapple, coconut, and rum is enough to give you visions of Jimmy Buffett dancing in your head. Especially if you go a little too heavy on the rum.

But this particular drink is light and fresh and chillin'. The fresh pineapple gets whipped into a frothy dream before you stir in coconut-flavored seltzer water (hence the fizz) and white rum. Pour it over crushed ice topped with a pineapple leaf, and pop a wedge of that sweet yellow fruit into each serving for a garnish. Then turn up some beachy tunes, put on your shades, and head for the nearest lounge chair. Don't forget your flip-flops and cruise wear. If it's cold outside, just turn the heat way up. Ah, can't you just hear those steel drums . . .