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Glassware: Chilled coupe

5 (1-inch square) chunks fresh pineapple
8 mint leaves
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Scant 1/4 oz. demerara syrup
1/2 oz. natural peach liqueur
1 1/2 oz. blended lightly aged rum

Garnish: Large mint leaf or a small cluster of mint sprigs

Muddle the pineapple chunks in a drink mixer tin or shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and 12 ounces of crushed ice and flash blend or shake for 10 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Float a large mint leaf on the surface of the drink or rest a small cluster of mint sprigs against the side of the glass to garnish.

Source: Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, Revised