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Pineapple Basil Smash

Pineapple Basil Smash: Your New Favorite Tropical Cocktail

The Pineapple Basil Smash is a refreshing cocktail that fuses sweet pineapple with zesty lime and fragrant basil for a tropical delight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 ounces gin or rum Choose gin for herbal flavor or rum for tropical sweetness.
  • 3 ounces pineapple juice Use 100% juice for best results.
  • 1 ounce lime juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 2-3 leaves basil leaves Use fresh leaves for best flavor.

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pineapple Basil Smash
  1. Muddle the basil leaves and lime juice in a cocktail shaker for about 15 seconds.
  2. Add the gin or rum, pineapple juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a pineapple wedge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh but can have ingredients prepped in advance.

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