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15 Great Pineapple Juice Cocktails

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Try these top pineapple juice cocktails, from the tropical piña colada to the sophisticated French martinis! I’ll share my tested recipes and expert tips for making fruity drinks starring this delicious mixer.

Pineapple juice cocktails

After testing over 300 cocktail recipes in my kitchen (yes, Alex and I take our “research” very seriously), I’ve discovered that pineapple juice brings something magical to mixed drinks. It’s that perfect balance of funky tropical sweetness with just enough acidity to keep things interesting.

There are many ways to use this ingredient in drinks, like adding it to the classic pairing of tequila and lime for a Pineapple Margarita. But you can also it in a supporting role, to add nuance to a French Martini or the bittersweet Jungle Bird. Whether you’re dreaming of beach vacations or just want to brighten up a Tuesday evening, here are my top pineapple juice cocktails to deliver sunshine in a glass!

Why Pineapple Juice Makes Great Cocktails

I’ve found that pineapple juice is one of the more versatile cocktail ingredients in my bar. Unlike orange juice, which can overwhelm delicate spirits, or cranberry juice, which tends toward the tart side, pineapple juice adds a creamy, tropical complexity that plays well with almost everything.

That distinctive sweet-tart flavor profile means you often need less added sweetener in your cocktails – something I appreciate when I’m trying to keep drinks balanced.

My 15 Favorite Pineapple Juice Cocktails

More fruity cocktail recipes

Outside of these pineapple juice cocktails, here are so many great cocktail recipes to try! Here are some of our best drink collections starring fruit juices of all types:

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Recipes by Alex & Sonja

We're Alex & Sonja Overhiser: cookbook authors, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. Since 2010 we've shared simple, seasonal recipes from our home kitchen, every one tested on our family and photographed by us.

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