How to Make a Flamingo Cocktail

The Flamingo is a rum-based cocktail that is just as easy to drink as it is to make. A former "go-to" rum drink for this eHow writer, the Flamingo's classic, crisp taste is a perfect warm-weather cocktail you'd be wise to memorize.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 ozs. light rum
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 lime quarter
• Couple dashes grenadine
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Cocktail glass (chilled)
• Ice

1. Add ice to your cocktail glass.

2. Add the light rum.

3. Add the pineapple juice.

4. Add the juice from a quarter of a lime.

5. Add 2 dashes grenadine.

6. Mix the drink with a strong 6- to 10-count shake of your cocktail shaker, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy sans garnish.

Tips & Warnings

• There should be NO ice in your cocktail glass.

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on 10/13/2009 Succinct, well written...trying this. Thanks for sharing! 5*s