Description
A vibrant, citrusy cocktail blending pineapple juice and lemon for a refreshing, tropical twist on the classic Lemon Drop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz additional pineapple juice (for layering or stronger flavor)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
- Sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Lemon wedge or slice (for garnish)
- Optional: 3/4 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- Optional: 1/2 oz simple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of your chosen glass and dip it into sugar to coat. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add pineapple juice, lemon juice, and optional ingredients like triple sec or simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass filled with crushed or cubed ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice or pineapple wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple juice is preferred over canned for better flavor clarity.
- Use a citrus squeezer to get the most juice from fresh lemons.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
- Try pineapple-lemon ice cubes for added visual and flavor appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Lemon Drop, pineapple cocktail, summer lemon drink, lemon drop martini