Malibu Soaked Pineapple Dipped In Dark Chocolate

because...why wouldn't you?! 

I have had malibu soaked pineapple quite a few times and always love it. It is refreshing and not too overwhelming. This time I also used pineapple fusion rum{a new bacardi that is coconut and pineapple flavored. yum.} One day I was just sitting around thinking of foods to bring to a party and this idea popped into my mind. I could marry drinks/dessert into one item. Less for me to carry to the party..

and let's not kid ourselves...less expensive than to have to make two separate items. Which I have a problem with. If you invite me to a gathering I can never decide what to bring and I usually come with a plethora. My Friends love it. My wallet...not so much;)

and seriously though...dark chocolate and pineapple. yes, please. right this moment!

This is really so easy! and quick. The one thing I recommend is that you buy somewhat 'good' chocolate. Quality is key in this simple recipe. and obviously if you prefer milk chocolate(why though?!) you could use that. and if you want to make this kid friendly, just abstain from soaking it in the rum:)

ingredients
1 cup pineapple(cut up)
1 cup chocolate
1/2 cup rum

put pineapple in container that has a lid and pour rum over top, put lid back on, (shaking to make sure you have covered as much as possible) leave for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better. When you are ready, drain the pineapple(and save that juice to make yourself a cocktail!!! hello, people!!! No waste) Melt the chocolate. I did mine in 30 second intervals in the microwave. Pat the pineapple down and dip in chocolate. Place on wire rack to set and then package up to take with you. 

Just be careful if you are driving. This things can be deceiving and are rather potent., 

and Elizabeth, who I nanny for and always does my hair, is doing a giveaway to celebrate moving to her own studio. I am attaching link to her facebook page, you just need to share the photo and like her page to be entered to win some awesome goodies.

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Blackberry Pineapple Sangria

This may end of being the perfect summer drink. I am not sure because I have so many more I probably need to taste just to be certain. I do know that this one got off to a good start. It is light and refreshing and so easy to make.

The idea for this drink was born one night at dinner while we were on vacation in Miami. The restaurant had pineapple blackberry salsa on their menu and bells just went off in my head. I grabbed Wiki's phone and texted the idea to myself and he just shook his head.

Till he drank it and then thanked my genius. So there

Ingredients

2 cups rum (I used light rum)

1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine

3 cups pineapple juice

1 to 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple

1 cup blackberries

Place the pineapples and rum in an airtight container and leave in fridge overnight(or at least 4 hours) Once it has soaked, put pineapples and blackberries in a pitcher. Pour the pineapple infused rum and pineapple juice into the pitcher and add the chilled sparkling wine.

You can serve immediately  but I think it tastes better if it sits in the fridge a little and the flavors marry together. If you really like the bubbles, you could add a little more sparkling wine to each glass as you pour.

Enjoy.

notes**** I have made this a few different times. I added less rum once and less pineapple juice and I still liked the flavor. I also added sprite once and it made it a little sweeter and I liked that way too, but this was my favorite version. This is a drink you can play around with to your taste preference.

I have been on a major pineapple and blackberry kick lately and you will know what I mean by the end of this week. If you come back;)

These would pair well with my pineapple and malibu whoopie pies

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