Tropical flavors and smooth tequila come together in this refreshing summer drink.
The Pineapple Tequila Cooler combines fresh pineapple juice, silver tequila, and a splash of lime for a drink that tastes like a sunny beach getaway.
This simple cocktail takes just 5 minutes to make and needs only a few basic ingredients.
The natural sweetness of pineapple juice means you don’t need to add sugar.
Perfect for backyard parties or poolside sipping, you can make this drink one glass at a time or scale it up for a crowd.
The recipe works with fresh or canned pineapple juice
Pineapple Tequila Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Highball glass
- Ice
- Cocktail strainer
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 4 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- For garnish: Fresh pineapple wedge and lime wheel
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda (about 1-2 oz).
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and lime wheel.
Notes
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Tasting Notes
This bright cocktail brings together pineapple sweetness and the earthy notes of tequila.
Each sip starts with tropical fruit flavors and ends with gentle agave warmth.
Fresh lime juice adds crisp tartness that balances the sweetness.
Club soda adds a light, refreshing fizz.
Key flavor notes:
- Sweet pineapple
- Zesty lime
- Earthy agave
- Light bubbles
Serve the drink ice-cold for the best taste.
As the ice melts, the drink becomes milder and more mellow. The pineapple flavor stays strong while the tequila softens.
The cocktail leaves a clean, fresh finish with no harsh alcohol burn.
Its moderate sweetness makes it perfect for warm weather sipping.
Substitute
You can swap out several ingredients in this cocktail recipe while keeping its tropical essence.
Try vodka or white rum instead of tequila for a different flavor. Mezcal gives the drink a smoky twist.
Fresh pineapple juice works best, but canned or bottled juice is a good backup.
For a non-alcoholic version:
- Use coconut water or ginger beer instead of tequila
- Keep the pineapple juice and lime
- Add a splash of club soda for fizz
You can swap agave nectar with simple syrup, honey, or maple syrup.
Use lemon juice instead of lime if you prefer a different citrus note.
Pro tip: Frozen pineapple chunks work great instead of ice cubes. They chill the drink without watering it down.
