Looking for a refreshing drink without alcohol? This tropical mocktail combines sweet pineapple and cool mint for the perfect warm-weather beverage.
The Pineapple Mint Cooler takes just 5 minutes to make and needs only 4 simple ingredients.
The bright yellow color and garnish of fresh mint leaves make this drink look amazing in any glass.
Kids and adults enjoy this sweet-tart combination that tastes like a sunny vacation.
This recipe works great for parties, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings.
The ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, and guests can mix their own drinks right when they want them.
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple wedges and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add pineapple juice and lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
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Tasting Notes
The first sip brings a wave of sweet tropical pineapple balanced with cooling mint. The flavors mix together to create a drink that tastes like summer in a glass.
Fresh mint leaves add a bright, clean taste that cuts through the natural sweetness of the pineapple juice.
The herbs leave a pleasant tingle on the tongue.
A touch of lime juice adds a tangy zip that makes the drink more interesting. The citrus helps bring out the pineapple’s natural flavors.
The drink has a smooth, medium-thick texture from the pineapple juice.
Tiny bubbles from the sparkling water give it a light, fizzy quality.
Key Flavor Notes:
- Sweet tropical pineapple
- Cool, fresh mint
- Bright citrus
- Light fizz
The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with mint and pineapple lingering for a few moments.
Ice helps keep the drink extra cold and crisp.
Substitute
You can swap ingredients in this pineapple mint cooler recipe to match what you have on hand or your taste preferences.
Replace fresh pineapple with canned pineapple juice. Use 1/2 cup juice per serving. Make sure to pick 100% pure pineapple juice without added sugars.
If mint leaves aren’t available, try these options:
- 2-3 drops of mint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon mint syrup
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
The club soda adds fizz, but these work too:
- Sprite Zero
- Ginger ale
- Coconut water
- Plain sparkling water
Want it sweeter? Mix in:
- Simple syrup
- Honey
- Stevia drops
- Agave nectar
For a different fruit twist, try these instead of pineapple:
- Mango juice
- Orange juice
- Passion fruit juice
- Apple juice
The lime juice brings tartness. Lemon juice works just as well. Use the same amount.
