Pineapple Paradise Cocktail Recipe
The Pineapple Paradise Cocktail is a tropical, refreshing drink bursting with the flavors of fresh pineapple juice, creamy coconut, zesty lime, and a splash of white rum. This easy-to-make cocktail is perfect for summer afternoons, backyard barbecues, or anytime you want to escape to a vacation mood. Optionally rimmed with toasted coconut flakes and garnished with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries, it combines sweetness, citrus tang, and a smooth texture in every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Tropical/Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup white rum (optional for a mocktail)
- 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Garnishes & Extras
- Pineapple slices (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional for rim)
Instructions
- Rim the Glass with Toasted Coconut (Optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into toasted coconut flakes to give it a tropical, decorative touch.
- Add Ice to the Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink as you mix it.
- Pour in the Liquids: Add the fresh pineapple juice, coconut cream, fresh lime juice, white rum (or omit for a mocktail), and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake It Up! Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well blended and chilled.
- Strain & Pour: Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a chilled glass while leaving the ice behind in the shaker.
- Garnish & Serve: Add a pineapple slice, a maraschino cherry, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top for a visually appealing and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best natural flavor; store-bought juice works but fresh is preferred.
- Chilling your glasses beforehand keeps the cocktail cooler for longer.
- For a creamier and frozen variation, blend the ingredients with ice instead of shaking.
- Make it a mocktail by skipping the rum and adding extra pineapple juice or coconut water.
- Rimming glasses with toasted coconut adds texture and a fancy tropical look.
- Simple syrup can be substituted with honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Pre-mix the cocktail (excluding ice) and store in the fridge for up to one day; shake again before serving.
- Freeze pineapple juice into ice cubes to keep your drink cold without watering it down.
- Extra cocktail can be frozen into popsicle molds for a fun frozen treat.
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