Are you craving a drink that'll make you feel like you're on an island in the sun? Then we have a sweet and slightly tart pineapple martini recipe for you. We totally get it if frozen and blended drinks aren't your thing. We have our days when we're craving a subtly sweet cocktail (without all the extra ice) and find that this recipe does the trick.
How to Make a Pineapple Martini
This juicy martini isn't too sweet — it's the perfect blend of tropical goodness with traditional martini style.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- 1½ ounce vodka
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, vodka, and vermouth.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Experiment using fresh pineapple juice by cubing the fruit and mixing it in a juicer. Add ginger or mint to your juice mix to give your martini a tasty twist.
Simple Substitutions and Variations
Pineapple is a fundamental ingredient in mixology as it partners well with so many different liquors, liqueurs, and syrups. This makes the number of ways you can customize a pineapple martini truly endless.
Tropical Pineapple Martini
Use mango-flavored vodka and passion fruit-flavored simple syrup (to your liking). This triple-tropical fruit combo screams summer vibes.
Pineapple Coconut Martini
Looking for a creamier drink? Replace vodka with coconut-flavored rum and omit vermouth. Replace vermouth with triple sec or coconut syrup for a sweeter martini.
Spicy Pineapple Martini
Replace dry vermouth with ginger syrup for a spicy take on this martini. Make your own simple syrup by infusing ginger with 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat until the mixture dissolves. If you're looking for a spicier kick, use a chili-flavored simple syrup.
Garnishes
The classic garnish is a pineapple or orange wedge, but feel free to get creative.
- Add a sugar rim to the glass.
- Garnish with a citrus twist such as an orange or lemon peel.
- Skewer a cherry and pineapple on a drink umbrella for a nice dash of kitsch.
Take a Slice out of a Pineapple Martini
If you like tropical flavors but prefer a sophisticated presentation, then the pineapple martini is for you. So get out your cocktail shaker and mix up this modern classic. It's time for a well-deserved vacation, even if it's from your living room.
