Description
This Pineapple and Basil Smash Cocktail is fresh, bright, and tropical with a herbal twist. Sweet pineapple juice pairs perfectly with aromatic basil and citrusy lime, finished with your favorite spirit for a refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 oz vodka or white rum
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water (optional splash)
- Pineapple wedge & basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Muddle fruit: In a shaker, muddle pineapple chunks and basil leaves until juicy and fragrant.
- Add lime juice and simple syrup.
- Pour in vodka or rum.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15 seconds.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass.
- Add a splash of sparkling water if desired.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and basil sprig.
- Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use ripe pineapple for natural sweetness. Swap vodka for gin for a more herbal flavor profile. For a mocktail version, replace alcohol with coconut water or extra sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cocktail, basil cocktail, tropical drink, summer cocktail, refreshing drink