Let’s get summery up in here! These pineapple drops are a nice alternative to the classic lemon drop. They are especially awesome if you decide to throw a luau themed party! Or if you are just sitting in your backyard. You don’t have to be on a tropical island to drink these. Trust. Me.
These come together super easy, you can ether bust one out in a cocktail shaker or make a pitcher for a crowd. I had to test a single one out before making them for others because well you know…research.
Recipe
Pineapple Drops
adapted from Sunset
For a crowd (about 6 martinis):
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Couple of lime wedges
- About 1 cup sugar
- Fresh pineapple, cut into 3/4-in. chunks
For one cocktail:
- 1 oz (1 shot glass) pineapple juice
- 1 oz vodka
- squeeze of fresh lime juice (I used about 1 lime)
- lime wedge
- fresh pineapple
- a few fresh mint leaves (optional. Cilantro would also work)
Directions
For a crowd:
- In a pitcher, mix pineapple juice, vodka, and lime juice, then chill until cold.
- Rub lime wedges around rims of 6 martini glasses. Pour sugar onto a large plate. Dip rims of glasses in sugar. Divide vodka mixture among glasses. Push a few pineapple chunks onto each skewer and set one in each glass.
For one cocktail:
Combine ice, pineapple juice, vodka, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously, and strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. If using mint, first muddle the ice and mint in a cocktail shaker, then add juices and vodka and shake. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks.
