Pineapple is often called the "Nectar of the Gods" for a reason. Pineapple is exotic, bright, acidic, and fruity. It has all of the qualities you want in a cocktail ingredient. It's such a unique flavor, and it mixes well with a very wide variety of spirits and ingredients.
In this article, we will explore the Top 8 Pineapple Cocktails that showcase the fruit's versatility.
➑ Aguamiel
The Aguamiel cocktail is a delightful blend that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the earthy notes of tequila and a complex Amaro, specifically Cynar. The Aguamiel is a really nice little sour.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 2 oz Tequila
- ½ oz Amaro (Cynar recommended)
- 2 dashes of aromatic bitters
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass, combine pineapple gum syrup, tequila, Amaro, and bitters.
- Fill with ice and stir for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
➐ Oaxacan Swizzle
Next on our list is the Oaxacan Swizzle, a tiki-inspired drink that was created by Subtle Tiki, and pairs mezcal with rum, along with the wonderful tropical flavors of pineapple and falernum.
Ingredients
- ½ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 1 ½ oz rum
- ½ oz mezcal
- ¼ oz velvet falernum
- ¾ oz lime juice
- aromatic bitters
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a glass and fill with crushed ice ⅔ of the way up
- Swizzle together, top with ice, and add bitters.
➏ Missionary's Downfall
The Missionary’s Downfall is a cocktail with a name that sparks curiosity. Developed in the late 1930's by Donn Beach for his Donn the Beachcomber restaurant in Hollywood, this cocktail combines honey, pineapple, and peach liqueur for a refreshing experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz peach liqueur
- ¼ oz honey syrup (2:1 honey:water)
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain into a highball glass over crushed ice
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig
➎ Lucky Day
Coming in at number four is the Lucky Day. We developed this cocktail ourselves. It's a pretty simple sour, but this combination of flavors is just very, very good. Even if you think you don't like gin, give the Lucky Day a try. It may just be your lucky day to make this beautiful little cocktail.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 1 ½ oz gin
- ½ oz lime juice
- ¼ oz Green Chartreuse
- one basil leaf torn in half
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
➍ When One Piña Met the Other
This cocktail beautifully combines the essence of pineapple with the earthy notes of mezcal and Amaro. When One Piña Met the Other is the perfect way to introduce your friends to mezcal or serve to your friends that think they don't like mezcal.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 1 oz mezcal
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ¾ oz amaro
- dash of cayenne
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a sprinkle of cayenne.
➌ PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
The bronze-medal winner is the Pineapple Margarita. It is a classic twist on the traditional margarita, incorporating pineapple for a refreshing change.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 2 oz tequila
- ½ orange liqueur
- 1 oz lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake hard for 10 seconds
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish with a dehydrated pineapple slice or grilled pineapple.
➋ Pisco Punch
If you enjoy margaritas or daiquiris, you'll love our silver medal-winning cocktail, the Pisco Punch.
You may not be familiar with Pisco. It's an unaged brandy mostly found in South America. This three-ingredient sour is easy to make, and it perfectly highlights the more aromatic qualities of pineapple, lemon, and Pisco.
It's a really nice cocktail, and if you've never tried Pisco before, this is the place to start.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 2 oz pisco
- ¾ oz lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10 seconds
- Strain into a chilled coupe
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
➊ Jungle Bird
Finally, the Jungle Bird cocktail takes the crown as the number one pineapple cocktail.
It's the perfect example of ingredients that if you were to go to a tiki bar and look at the list, you'd say, "Man, I've seen these before." The combination of pineapple, dark rum, and that touch of Campari, not only brings a beautiful color, but it's something you've never tasted before. We highly recommend you try our number one pineapple cocktail to help your jungle bird take flight.
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup
- 1 ½ oz dark rum
- ½ oz Campari
- ¾ oz lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add a few pieces of ice and whip shake for 5 seconds
- Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a lime wedge and pineapple leaves.
So there you have our top eight pineapple cocktails. If you haven't tried our Pineapple Gum Syrup, these cocktails are a great way to utilize that ingredient. It's a wonderful product that gives a great mouthfeel to your drinks and puts a nice, lovely foam on top of them, too. What else could you ask for?
See us create them by watching this YouTube video.
