Description
Pineapple and Basil Smash Cocktail is a bright, tropical drink with fresh basil, juicy pineapple, and a splash of citrus. Light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between sweet and herbaceous, this cocktail is ideal for summer gatherings or an elegant evening drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 ounces vodka or white rum
- Ice cubes
- Splash of sparkling water (optional)
- Pineapple wedge and basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, muddle pineapple chunks and basil leaves until juicy and fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka (or white rum).
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Finish: Top with a splash of sparkling water if desired.
- Garnish: Add a pineapple wedge and fresh basil sprig before serving.
Notes
For a smoother texture, double strain to remove pulp. To make it a mocktail, omit alcohol and add extra sparkling water or coconut water. Adjust sweetness depending on pineapple ripeness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cocktail, basil smash, tropical drink, summer cocktail, vodka pineapple drink