This end-of-summer cocktail is perfect for this weekend’s holiday company! Adding fresh pineapple juice to this popular cocktail will set the perfect mood for the Labor Day festivities. Chef’s Tips: Do you know how to pick out a ripe pineapple? The task can be harder than it seems. I often say a ripe pineapple almost looks past its prime. Check out my helpful tips below on how to successfully pick the perfectly ripe pineapple. 1. Smell the bottom section of the pineapple. If you do not smell a sweet, tropical aroma, chances are the pineapple is not yet ripe and ready to devour. 2. Take one of the inner leaves and tug on it. When the pineapple is ripe, the leaf should pull out easily. 3. The outside of the pineapple should be yellow-brown in color and have a slight give to it when lightly squeezed. If there is a fair amount of green color and is firm to touch, keep looking.