Description
Bourbon pineapple smash delivers a tropical cocktail explosion of Caribbean flavors with fresh pineapple and smooth Kentucky bourbon. Spirited mixologists craft this refreshing drink as a perfect summer sipper for relaxed gatherings and sunset cocktail hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon
- 34 fresh pineapple chunks
- 45 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz (30 ml) pineapple juice
- ¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup
- Ice (for shaking & serving)
- Club soda or ginger beer (optional, for topping)
- 1 pineapple slice (for garnish)
- 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Muddling Preparation: Combine fresh pineapple chunks, mint leaves, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, pressing and twisting with a muddler to release pineapple’s sweet essence and mint’s aromatic oils.
- Spirited Fusion: Pour bourbon into the muddled mixture, creating a complex tropical and whiskey-forward profile, then add ice cubes to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail.
- Shake and Blend: Seal the shaker and energetically shake for 10-15 seconds, ensuring thorough ingredient integration and optimal temperature reduction.
- Elegant Presentation: Strain the vibrant cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, allowing a smooth liquid cascade that highlights the drink’s golden hue.
- Finishing Flourish: Artfully garnish with a delicate mint sprig and a petite pineapple wedge, enhancing both visual appeal and aromatic complexity, then serve immediately to capture the cocktail’s peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Maximize Mint Flavor: Gently muddle mint leaves to release essential oils without tearing, which can create a bitter taste and affect the cocktail’s smoothness.
- Choose Quality Bourbon: Select a bourbon with complementary flavor notes like caramel or vanilla to enhance the pineapple’s natural sweetness and create a more balanced drink.
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Pre-chill the cocktail shaker and glass to maintain optimal temperature and prevent rapid ice dilution, preserving the drink’s robust flavor profile.
- Adjust Sweetness Smartly: For those preferring less sugar, swap fresh pineapple with less sweet canned pineapple or add a splash of simple syrup to customize the cocktail’s sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg