The Landbird

Not every pineapple cocktail needs to play it safe. The Landbird takes the tropical warmth of Landlocked Roast Pineapple Rum and gives it something to push against — a bitter aperitif that sharpens the sweetness, a squeeze of lime that cuts through the richness, and a soft hit of Demerara syrup that ties it all together.

The result is a cocktail with real personality. Vibrant in colour, complex in the glass, and the kind of drink that makes you stop and wonder what exactly is going on in there — in the best possible way.

At its heart, this is a rum sour with a bitter twist. The Landlocked Roast Pineapple Rum provides the foundation — all deep, caramelised pineapple and rum warmth — while the bitter aperitif (think Campari or a similar style) introduces a floral bitterness that transforms the profile entirely. Lime juice provides the acid backbone, Demerara brings a raw, molasses-edged sweetness, and two dashes of Angostura bitters add spice and depth to the finish.

Shake it cold and hard, strain into a lowball glass over ice, and add that pineapple frond for a garnish that earns its keep.

This one is for those who want their tropical drink with a little more to think about.

THE RECIPE