Although its inventor, who was working in a bar in Kuala Lumpur in the early seventies, chose to create this tiki classic with Campari, I prefer Cocchi Rosa Americano, an aperitif composed of a blend of wines punched up with various fruits, herbs, and spices, including cinchona bark, whose quinine provides Cocchi's bark, so to speak. The nutmeg and a pinch of salt round out the flavors and keep the bitter and sweet from killing each other. This recipe first appeared in EveryDayCook.Photo by Lynne Calamia
Combine the ice cubes, rum, pineapple juice, Cocchi, lime juice, and simple syrup in the bottom of a Boston-style shaker. Cover and shake until chilled and frothy, 15 to 30 seconds.
Strain the rum mixture into an old-fashioned glass over the 2-inch cube of ice. Garnish with pineapple, nutmeg, and salt, Serve immediately.