I’m going to be real with you right now… Pursuing a new career path is not easy.
Ok I know that’s a really obvious statement right there. I knew it was going to be hard when I made the decision to move to a less conventional career, but I really thought I would be in a different place right now. I thought I would be set in a groove like I used to be when I worked the typical 9 to 5.
HA, joke’s on me!
Instead I am working odd hours and every single day present it’s own unique set of challenges. I’m so used to the 9 to 5 grind, my brain is fighting against the new day-to-day lifestyle. As a result, it’s complete and utter exhaustion every second.
There is one day that I always look forward to each week – the day I get to make a cocktail for the blog. I time it so I wrap up right at cocktail hour (because earlier would just get me into trouble…), giving me the wonderful excuse to enjoy a delicious cocktail while I finish up my day at my desk. #workperks
This pineapple mojito was exactly the bright note I needed to start the week off on a high note. I have never met a mojito I didn’t like and the pineapple mojito is quickly climbing the charts as my all-time fav. It’s bright and bubbly, with just a touch of sweetness. I am instantly transported to a white sand beach, looking out on the blue water and feeling completely refreshed.
Cheers to a productive end to the week!
Pineapple Mojito
ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp raw sugar
- 8 to 10 mint leaves
- 2 oz white rum
- 4 oz soda water
- Ice
instructions
- Muddle the diced pineapple, pineapple juice, lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves together in the bottom of a glass. Add rum and fill the glass with ice. Top the drink off with soda and garnish with extra mint leaves and pineapple.
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
I totally feel you on getting into a new groove with work… or life, in general. I’ve been having issues finding my balance since I had my baby in March. I have hope that we’ll both figure ourselves out.
And I LOVE that you made this drink. While pineapples and me don’t really get along (even though I pretend we do — allergies that appear in your 20’s are the worst!), I could totally go for a sip or two of this. And then make my husband drink the rest. Because this sounds alllllll kinds of delicious.
Meghan B. says
Thank you for saying that! Sometimes I feel like I am completely alone in figuring all this out! It’s helpful to know I’m not just insane, lol. 🙂
Jane says
This looks absolutely amazing, I found this post by accident, and am I now glad I did! Wow I cannot wait to try this after a long days work…just what is needed! 🙂
Meghan B. says
Thank you so much! 🙂 It’s the best reward, I promise!
Find My Rice says
This looks totally refreshing! 🙂