Pineapple and Ginger
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 15.7% ABV ∙
The Pineapple and Ginger is a vodka sour built with muddled fresh ginger, pineapple juice and a touch of sugar syrup, shaken and strained up. A silky, fine-strained finish carries a warm peppery bite from the muddled root, balanced against a lightly sweet, tropical-tart edge.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh ginger root 2 slices
- Add the remaining ingredients: Vodka 60 mlPineapple juice 60 mlSugar syrup 5 ml
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Tips
- Shake hard and briefly with plenty of ice to fully extract the ginger and properly dilute the juice-heavy build.
- Fine-strain carefully to catch stray ginger fibers so the texture stays smooth going into the chilled glass.
FAQ
Do ginger and pineapple go well together?
Yes, ginger and pineapple are a classic pairing — the ginger's peppery heat balances the pineapple's tropical sweetness, which is why this cocktail muddles fresh ginger right into the pineapple juice base.
What does mixing ginger and pineapple do?
It creates a balance of spicy and sweet flavors, with the ginger's sharp bite cutting through the pineapple juice's natural sugar. Muddling the ginger before shaking releases its oils so that spice carries through the whole drink.
