Pineapple Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe
A sunny, tropical twist on the classic lemon drop—vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon, and pineapple juice shaken icy cold, with a sparkly sugar rim.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Small plate for sugar rim
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- ice cubes for shaking
- sugar for rimming glass
- lemon twist or pineapple slice for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass. Rim with lemon, then dip in sugar to coat; set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, triple sec (or Cointreau), fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist or pineapple slice.
Notes
Use Cointreau for a smoother orange note. If too tart, add a touch more simple syrup; if too sweet, add a squeeze more lemon. Keep everything well-chilled for a bright, crisp finish.