Highballs and long drinks · Rum
It tastes like a light Piña Colada without the cream, all pineapple and coconut, which is exactly why it needs respect. Under the fruit sits a measure of overproof rum.
1 oz
overproof rum traditionally a 75.5% rume.g. Wray & Nephew · Bacardi 151 · Plantation · Stroh
2 oz
coconut rum such as Malibue.g. Malibu · Bacardi · Koko Kanu · Parrot Bay
4 oz
pineapple juice
Garnish: Pineapple wedge · Ice: Ice cubes
Caribou Lou
Sweet pineapple and coconut up front with a noticeable alcohol warmth. Stronger than it tastes.
Caribou Lou takes its name from a song by Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne, whose lyrics spell out the recipe: overproof rum, Malibu coconut rum and pineapple juice. The song became a fan favorite, and the drink spread from his concerts and fans to house parties and bars across the United States.
The classic recipe used a 151-proof rum. Since that style has become harder to find in some markets, many bartenders now use another overproof rum. The Caribou Lou fits neatly into the family of simple tropical highballs built on rum and pineapple.
Overproof rum, coconut rum and pineapple juice served over ice.
From the song Caribou Lou by rapper Tech N9ne, which describes the recipe.
Any overproof rum works, or a regular gold rum if you want a lighter drink.
The perfect sound
Strong, sweet and made for the party.
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