Description
A refreshing Pineapple and Basil Smash Cocktail with sweet pineapple, fresh basil, and a citrusy kick — perfect for summer sipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz vodka or white rum
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1–2 tsp simple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- Splash of club soda (optional)
- Basil sprig and pineapple wedge, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a shaker or sturdy glass, muddle pineapple chunks and basil leaves until juicy and fragrant.
- Add vodka or rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda if desired.
- Garnish with a basil sprig and pineapple wedge, then serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with more or less syrup. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the alcohol and add more pineapple juice or soda.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cocktail, basil cocktail, summer drink, tropical cocktail
