Martinis are one of those classic cocktails whose cultural legacy perhaps eclipses its historic popularity, and variations on the classic formula, like the pineapple martini, help keep this old-fashioned drink interesting for modern audiences. Brightly colored and richly flavored, the pineapple martini won't overpower any meal you make to accompany it; rather, it'll give you a hint of the sweetness of the best desserts without any of the regrets. Here are a few pineapple martini recipes to keep you inspired and get you started.
Pineapple Martini
This fruity cocktail requires just a little bit of elbow grease and three ingredients to bring it to life. Simply combine pineapple juice, vodka, and dry vermouth in a cocktail shaker and awaken the cocktail under your fingertips.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, vodka, and vermouth.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Pineapple Martini Variations
Pineapple is a fundamental ingredient in mixology as it partners well with so many different liquors, liqueurs, and syrups. This makes the number of ways you can customize a pineapple martini for yourself truly endless, and here is just a small smattering of these personalized recipes.
Coconut Pineapple Martini
Coconut and pineapple make for an award-winning combination, and when put together in this martini recipe that combines the two with lime juice and vodka, the deliciousness can't be stopped.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce coconut water
- 1 ounce vodka
- Ice
- Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut water, and vodka.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Hawaiian Martini
For an intensely tropical experience, turn to this Hawaiian martini recipe which combines pineapple juice, triple sec, vodka, and coconut rum for a cocktail that'll have you dreaming of the sand and the sunshine.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce coconut rum
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and serve.
Pineapple Screwdriver Martini
For a way to turn a classic martini into a brunch cocktail, try out this pineapple screwdriver martini recipe. Just combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and vodka together for a fruity way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 2 ounces vodka
- Ice
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, and vodka.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with an orange wedge.
Pineapple Tommy Gun Martini
You don't have to wait for the sounds of the starting gun to whip up this pineapple tommy gun martini, which combines a unique group of ingredients to manifest in drink worth robbing a bank for.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ginger simple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apricot jam
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce pineapple liqueur
- 1½ ounces Irish whiskey
- ½ ounce vermouth
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the apricot jam with the simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Add the pineapple liqueur, Irish whiskey, vermouth, and ice. Shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini
This pineapple upside down cake martini simultaneously takes care of all of your drink and dessert needs with its fun, layered presentation and sweet-as-cake flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- Ice
- Orange wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a martini glass, pour in the grenadine.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice and vanilla vodka.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture on top of the grenadine.
- Garnish with the orange wheel.
Take a Slice out of a Pineapple Martini
Many amateur drink makers feel overwhelmed by the prospect of making the perfect martini, due in large part to its severe cultural reputation. However, flavored martinis are an easy way for beginners to give themselves some wiggle room while getting familiar with this cocktail's formula. So, whether it's a classic pineapple martini or a modern variation on the drink, you can't go wrong with mixing up any one of these recipes.
