Still Spirits nailed it — and if you love rum, this summer's about to change everything.

October 8, 2025

Why This Tropical Liqueur May Just Take Over Your Backyard This Summer

The backyard barbie’s heating up, the esky’s full of ice, and word’s getting around about a new brew that’s stealing the spotlight. It’s fruity, it’s smooth, and it’s homemade — without the headache of complicated gear or confusing recipes.

This summer, Pineapple Rum is taking over the shaker scene — and it’s not the sugary store-bought stuff. We’re talking smooth, sunny, tropical gold made right in your own shed, with complete control over taste and strength.

"Had mates over last weekend. Served a round of Pina Coladas from my own batch. They reckon it beat anything they’ve had at the pub. Game-changer."

The Secret’s Out: Pineapple Rum Made Easy

Pineapple rum sounds fancy — until you realise it’s dead-simple to make when you’ve got a good neutral spirit, the right flavour base, and a shed that smells like paradise in a bottle.

That’s where Still Spirits Top Shelf Pina Colada comes in.

Enjoy the tropical flavours of pineapple and coconut with an easy-to-mix liqueur kit that’s made for home distillers.

Ready in minutes – just mix with neutral spirit and a cream base
Delivers a smooth, creamy flavour that nails the classic Pina Colada taste
Perfect for cocktails, shots, or a cheeky after-dinner sipper over ice

Used to Be Messy — Now It’s Just Good

Back in the day, making any kind of liqueur at home meant heating sugar, mucking about with extracts, and hoping for the best. Now? You line up three simple ingredients — a base, your spirit, and flavouring — and you’re off.

One bottle of Still Spirits Pina Colada can yield enough to impress your whole crew come sunset.

The real kicker? It’s not just delicious — it’s dialled-in. You control the flavour, the strength, the batch size. You don’t get that from anything lined up on a shelf at the bottlo.

Why Everyone’s Talking About It

Three reasons, really:

Nostalgia with a Twist: Pina Coladas remind folks of tropical holidays — warm nights, laughter, and no work the next day. This one’s the grown-up DIY version.
Summer-Ready: Whether shaken over ice or blended, it’s perfect for warm weather and backyard hangs. Light, smooth, and easy to sip.
Shed-Made Swagger: There’s something special about saying, “Yeah, I brewed that.” And when it tastes this good, people remember it.

Not Just for Cocktails

Sure, this stuff sings in a classic Pina Colada — blend it with ice and coconut cream, chuck in some crushed pineapple and throw in a cheeky umbrella if you’re feeling it — but don’t stop there.

Try it:

Over vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert
Mixed with soda for a light pineapple spritzer
In a trifle or custard slice for a twist on classic baking

A bottle of Edwards Essences Coconut Rum wouldn’t go amiss here either — perfect if you want to lean harder into the rum flavour or experiment with a custom blend.

What You’ll Need to Brew It Right

Making spirits at home doesn’t require expensive kit when you’re just mixing liqueurs. But for those who want to take it a step further? You’ll want a proper neutral base spirit.

That’s where your setup matters. For cleaner results and better yield, local brewers are turning to gear like:

Still Spirits Air Still – A compact, easy-to-use distillation unit for clean neutral spirits
Spirit filters – Like the EZ Filter system for removing unwanted flavours from your base
Turbo Yeast & Carbon – For fermentation that’s quick, clean, and reliable

That’s the real shift happening now — people aren’t just copying recipes. They’re owning every part of the process.

The Real Question Is: What Will You Brew Next?

If you've ever wanted a drink on hand that's equal parts crowd-pleaser and quietly impressive — this is your moment.

Pop on some tunes, fill the freezer with ice, and get your glassware ready. This summer’s about more than cold drinks — it’s about putting your personal stamp on them. And once you've made your first homemade pineapple rum cocktail, that feeling's hard to top.

Because the best spirits don’t come from shelves. They come from your hands, your flair, and a shed that smells like something worth sharing.

Cheers to your next batch,
— Candeece