Pineapple Vodka Cocktail

Vodka and pineapple juice make the perfect cocktail! Add lime and grenadine for a stunning layered mixed drink.

Wondering what to make with vodka and pineapple juice? This pair go hand in hand, and we’ve got the best way to mix them up. Try this Pineapple Vodka Cocktail! This stunning two-toned drink couldn’t be easier: you don’t even have to dirty a cocktail shaker. Simply mix pineapple, vodka and lime right up in the serving glass and it tastes sublime. Want to take it over the top? Add a brilliant red layer to the bottom of the drink. It’s a simple trick that’s perfect for entertaining! Or skip it if you don’t have the magic ingredient on hand. Here’s what to know!

A similar vodka and pineapple juice cocktail? Try the easy Bay Breeze.

Ingredients in this vodka and pineapple juice cocktail

We’re home mixology experts here at A Couple Cooks, and we have 200+ cocktail recipes to prove it! Many of our recipes are the classics, like the margarita, gimlet or whiskey sour. But some of our recipes are freestyle, which is where this vodka and pineapple juice cocktail comes in! A bottle of pineapple juice was on hand in our fridge from making a pineapple margarita, and we got to thinking: what else could you do with this tropical juice? Alex grabbed a bottle of vodka and went to mixing. He came up with a stunning cocktail that we couldn’t stop sipping. Here’s what you’ll need for this vodka and pineapple juice cocktail:

• Vodka
• Pineapple juice
• Lime juice
• Grenadine

Grenadine makes a stunning, layered drink!

Yes, grenadine is the secret to the beautiful layers in this vodka and pineapple juice cocktail! Here’s the secret: grenadine is denser than the rest of the cocktail. So all you have to do is pour a bit down the edge of the glass. It settles to the bottom and makes a ruby red layer at the base of the glass. You can skip this step if you don’t have grenadine on hand, but it certainly makes it look lovely.

What’s grenadine? Here’s a bit more about this cocktail ingredient:

• Grenadine is a sweet tart syrup used in cocktails that’s bright red in color. It’s made out of pomegranate juice! (The name comes from the French word for pomegranate, grenade.)
• What drinks is grenadine used in? It’s most famous for grenadine drinks like the non-alcoholic Shirley Temple and the vibrant Tequila Sunrise and Singapore Sling.
• Can you make grenadine at home? Yes! It makes for a much more natural version of grenadine, which can have artificial colors and sweeteners. Go to How to Make Grenadine.

How to make a vodka and pineapple juice cocktail

This vodka and pineapple juice cocktail is beyond easy to make! As a slightly lazy mixologist, I personally love cocktails that are mixed in the serving glass. There’s no need to dirty a cocktail shaker for this one. Simply mix it up in the glass, garnish and serve. Here’s what to know:

• Grab a lowball glass and fill it with ice. Because this cocktail is free form, you could also use a stemmed cocktail glass. You choose!
• Add the vodka, pineapple juice and lime juice. Give it a stir to chill them.
• Hold the glass at an angle and pour in a splash of grenadine. Watch as the grenadine settles to the bottom. (Science in action!)
• Garnish and serve. We used the leaves of a fresh pineapple for a showy presentation. Another option is a few wedges of fresh pineapple.

And that’s it! Let us know what you think of this tasty mixed drink. It’s become a favorite around here!

Step it up with clear ice!

Want to make really stunning presentation on this vodka and pineapple juice cocktail? Try making up some clear ice! Clear ice is artisan-style ice that’s crystal clear that you can cut into organic shapes. It dresses up the glass to look even more stunning! All you need is 24 hours and a small cooler to make it at home. Go to How to Make Clear Ice.

More pineapple cocktails

Love pineapple juice in your mixed drinks? Us too. Here are a few more pineapple juice cocktails to use up the jug:

• Go for a tropical spin on the classic with a Pineapple Margarita or Tequila and Pineapple Juice
• Pineapple is perfect with bubbles in a Pineapple Mimosa
• Opt for a Painkiller or Chi Chi, spins on the piña colada
• Mix up the quirky Jungle Bird, a tropical cocktail starring Italian Campari
• Go complex and intriguing with a classic Singapore Sling
• Try a sweet and sophisticated French Martini

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Pineapple Margarita

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Tequila and Pineapple Juice

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Pineapple Mimosa

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Painkiller Cocktail

When to serve a vodka and pineapple juice cocktail

This vodka and pineapple juice cocktail is fun and festive with its stunning layered look! It’s great as a:

• Happy hour drink
• Dinner party drink
• Summer drink
• Signature cocktail
• Bridal shower drink or bachelorette party drink
• Girls night drink

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