Pineapple and Cardamom Daiquiri
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 13% ABV ∙
The Pineapple and Cardamom Daiquiri is white rum shaken with pineapple and lime juices, sugar syrup, and muddled green cardamom, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Green cardamom pods 4 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: White rum 60 mlPineapple juice 50 mlLime juice 10 mlSugar syrup 10 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Tips
- Crack the cardamom pods open and stop there; crush them to bits and the husks make the drink bitter.
- The bitters are optional; if you use them, stop at two dashes, because a heavy hand mutes the pineapple.
History
The Pineapple and Cardamom Daiquiri is a modern flavored riff on the Daiquiri, with no documented creator, bar, or date. It keeps the rum-lime-sugar base but adds muddled cardamom and pineapple juice, giving the drink a spiced, tropical-fruit character distinct from the citrus-forward original.
That original is listed among the International Bartenders Association's official "Unforgettables": rum, lime, and sugar, shaken and strained.
FAQ
What goes in a Pineapple and Cardamom Daiquiri?
60 ml white rum, 50 ml pineapple juice, 10 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, and 4 muddled green cardamom pods. Two dashes of aromatic bitters are optional.
How do you make a pineapple daiquiri?
Muddle the cardamom pods in the base of the shaker just enough to crack them; crushed husks make the drink bitter. Add the rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, sugar syrup and, if you like, two dashes of bitters. Shake with ice, fine-strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Is it okay to use canned pineapple for a daiquiri?
Yes. This recipe calls for pineapple juice, not fresh fruit, so a good canned or bottled juice works well here. Fresh-pressed juice tastes cleaner and fresher.
