Description
A refreshing and herbaceous cocktail blending the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the earthy spice of ginger beer and the aromatic touch of fresh sage. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a unique mocktail (without alcohol).
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60ml) pineapple juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1.5 oz (45ml) vodka (optional, omit for mocktail)
- 4 oz (120ml) ginger beer (chilled)
- 4–5 fresh pineapple sage leaves (or regular sage + extra for garnish)
- 1/2 oz (15ml) lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple slice or lime wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle pineapple sage leaves with lime juice and simple syrup to release flavors.
- Add pineapple juice, vodka (if using), and ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice, lime wheel, or a sage leaf. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a mocktail, replace vodka with extra pineapple juice or sparkling water.
- If pineapple sage isn’t available, use regular sage + a small pineapple chunk when muddling.
- Adjust sweetness with more/less simple syrup based on ginger beer’s intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (with vodka)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg