Description
This Pineapple and Basil Smash Cocktail is a refreshing, tropical-inspired drink that blends sweet pineapple with fresh basil and citrus for a bright, aromatic flavor. Light, vibrant, and perfect for summer evenings, BBQs, or relaxing gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1–2 oz simple syrup (to taste)
- 4 oz vodka or white rum (optional for cocktail version)
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water or club soda (optional for topping)
- Pineapple wedges and basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Muddle base: In a cocktail shaker or glass, add pineapple chunks and basil leaves.
- Muddle gently until the pineapple is juicy and basil is fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in lime juice, simple syrup, and vodka or rum if using.
- Shake: Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds.
- Serve: Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top (optional): Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda for a lighter version.
- Garnish with pineapple wedges and basil leaves.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka or rum and replace with extra pineapple juice or sparkling water. Adjust sweetness depending on pineapple ripeness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple basil cocktail, tropical cocktail recipe, summer drinks, basil smash cocktail, refreshing pineapple drink
