Pineapple is one of the most transportive tastes. One bite or sip of any food or drink featuring it can transport you to a tropical paradise. It is vibrant and strong and brightens any drink that has it.
The juice is used in many drinks. It is well-known for its foaming properties. Bartenders can also use the juice to make syrups or spirits. Pineapple is not a one-trick pony. This makes it a popular choice for bartenders and home cocktail makers who want to make a variety of uses. These cocktails will help you put the pineapple to the best use, whether the classic Pina Colada or something more imaginative.
1. Pina Colada
This classic vacation drink can be served in two ways: shaken over pebble ice or blended. The latter method is used in this recipe, which uses light rum, lime, pineapple and Coco Lopez creams of coconut. This drink can be made in any way you like. Don’t forget to add rum. To take your cocktail to the next level, freeze some rum and combine it with a Strawberry Daiquiri for a Miami Vice.
2. Grilled Pineapple Mojito
Johnny Sweet is the co-owner of JIMMY bar in ModernHaus SoHo, New York City. He’s also the head bartender. Sweet created the drink after tasting tacos al pastor in Mexico. After mint leaves are muddled with lime juice and agave nectar, they are combined with pineapple juice, aged Dominican Rum and crushed ice.
3. Surfer on Acid
This drink can be enjoyed as a cocktail or party shot. This drink is a bittersweet, tropical mix of pineapple juice, German amaro Jagermeister, and coconut rum. This drink is polarizing due to its unusual flavours, but it’s worth trying.
4. Jungle Bird
This combination of rum, Campari and lime juices and demerara syrup make bitter Tiki cocktails a hit. This cocktail was created by Jeffrey Ong, former Kuala Lumpur Hilton’s Aviary Bar, in the 1970s. It was then served as a welcome drink for visitors. Tiki historian Jeff Berry revived it.
5. Ready Fire Aim
This elevated cocktail consists of mezcal mixed with lime and pineapple juices, honey syrup, and spicy bitters. The mezcal is served in a glass with a garnish of pink peppercorns and a pineapple-honey syrup.
6. Island Oasis
This refreshing cocktail is simple and light. It consists of pineapple juice, aged rum, coconut water, and homemade pineapple shrub. Pina Coladas can be heavy due to cream coconut, but this drink retains the coconut flavour in a lighter form.
7. Rodriguez Sour
The Margarita is given a new twist by adding green Chartreuse and pineapple juice. The mixture is poured into a rocks glass with ice. A long slice of jalapeno pepper adds a spicy aroma garnish.
8. Chi Chi Organico
Vodka fans, this drink is for you. It’s essentially a creamy Pina Colada mixed with vodka instead of rum. This will satisfy your tropical-cocktail cravings. The pineapple comes in two forms: dried pineapple-infused vodka and pineapple puree. These are then blended with cream of heavy coconut cream and then put in the blender with ice. This might be your new favourite frosty.