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Bourbon Pineapple Smash

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Bourbon Pineapple Smash is a bold and refreshing cocktail made with smoky bourbon, sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and a hint of mint. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and boozy, it’s great for sipping on warm days or serving at parties!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (or honey syrup)
  • 34 fresh mint leaves
  • 23 chunks fresh pineapple
  • Ice (for shaking and serving)
  • Club soda (optional, for topping)

For Garnish:

  • Mint sprig
  • Pineapple wedge
  • Lime wheel

Instructions

  1. Muddle the flavors
    • In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pineapple chunks, mint leaves, and lime juice until well combined and juicy.
  2. Add the liquids
    • Pour in the bourbon, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
    • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  3. Strain & serve
    • Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
    • Optionally, top with a splash of club soda for a lighter finish.
  4. Garnish & enjoy
    • Garnish with a mint sprig, pineapple wedge, or lime wheel.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Want it smokier? Use a smoked bourbon or add a splash of mezcal for a deeper, smoky flavor.
  • Make it sweeter? Add a dash of maple syrup or extra simple syrup.
  • Batch it for a party: Multiply the recipe and serve in a pitcher with ice!