Instructions: In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring ¾ cup water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

I say a cooler is the way to go. I'm not sure if this is technically considered a cooler. When I think of the term, the 80s comes to mind.

Summer time, chill the salsa for a bit before serving while in winter you can serve at room temperature. If you have a food processor that chops the ingredients without blending them, you can use ...

Cut the rind off the pineapple, then cut the fruit crosswise into 4 pieces. In a large saucepan, heat the water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, and cinnamon stick over medium heat.

Whisk rum, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, and sugar in a pitcher or large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Chill until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.