Description
Spirited bourbon mingles with juicy pineapple in this cocktail masterpiece, creating a tropical twist on classic mixology. Summer sips never tasted so good, beckoning cocktail enthusiasts to savor each refreshing moment of pure liquid delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) bourbon
Juices and Syrups:
- ¾ ounce (22 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pineapple juice
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Fresh Ingredients:
- 34 fresh pineapple chunks
- 45 fresh mint leaves
- Ice (for shaking & serving)
- Club soda or ginger beer (optional, for topping)
- Pineapple slice (for garnish)
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather a cocktail shaker and combine fresh, juicy pineapple chunks with fragrant mint leaves, releasing their aromatic oils through gentle muddling.
- Squeeze vibrant lime juice into the mixture, allowing the citrus notes to complement the sweet pineapple and herbaceous mint.
- Add smooth bourbon to the shaker, creating a harmonious blend of tropical and whiskey flavors that promise a refreshing and complex cocktail.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes, creating a chilled environment that will perfectly integrate and cool the drink’s ingredients.
- Seal the shaker tightly and vigorously shake the contents for approximately 10-15 seconds, ensuring the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and well-chilled.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, carefully pouring the cocktail to capture any pulp while allowing the liquid’s full flavor to shine through.
- Garnish the drink with a delicate mint sprig and a small pineapple wedge, adding visual appeal and a hint of additional aromatics to the bourbon pineapple smash.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, herbal, and spirited elements in this craft cocktail.
Notes
- Gently press mint leaves before muddling to release their aromatic oils and maximize flavor complexity.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple chunks for the sweetest and most vibrant taste profile in your cocktail.
- Select high-quality bourbon with smooth caramel or vanilla notes to complement the bright, tropical pineapple essence.
- Strain the mixture carefully to ensure a silky texture without chunky pineapple pieces interfering with the drink’s smoothness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg