Description
Tropical cocktail Paradise Pineapple Martini delivers exotic island vibes straight to your glass. Smooth vodka and tangy pineapple juice create a refreshing escape that will transport you to sunny Caribbean beaches with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Alcohol:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka
Fruit Juices and Liqueurs:
- 1 1/2 ounces (45 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or triple sec)
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Optional Sweeteners and Garnishes:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple wedge or slice, for garnish
- Sugar rim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the martini glass by delicately moistening the rim with a fresh lime wedge, then gently coating it with fine sugar crystals for an elegant touch.
- Load a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice cubes, creating a crisp chilling environment.
- Pour the vodka, pineapple juice, vibrant orange liqueur, zesty lime juice, and optional simple syrup into the shaker, ensuring precise measurements.
- Grasp the shaker firmly and execute a vigorous shake, allowing the ingredients to dance and meld together for approximately 15 seconds.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over the prepared martini glass, carefully filtering the chilled liquid to ensure a smooth, pristine pour.
- Elevate the cocktail’s presentation by adorning the glass with a juicy pineapple wedge or a delicate lime wheel, transforming it into a visually stunning tropical libation.
- Serve the martini immediately, inviting your guests to savor the refreshing, sun-kissed flavors of this exquisite cocktail.
Notes
- Customize the rim with different sugars like raw or flavored crystal sugars for unique texture and added sweetness.
- Select high-quality vodka and fresh pineapple juice to elevate the cocktail’s overall flavor profile and smoothness.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing simple syrup depending on personal preference or fruit juice’s natural sugar content.
- Chill martini glass beforehand to maintain drink’s temperature and create a more refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg