Pineapple Lemon Drop Cocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tropical Base
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5 ounces fresh pineapple juice (preferred)
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1 ounce fresh lemon juice
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Ice cubes or crushed ice
→ Pretty Garnish
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Sugar for rimming the glass
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Lemon wedge for rim and garnish
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Pineapple wedge for garnish (optional)
→ Flavor Boosters (Optional)
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½ ounce simple syrup or honey to taste
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Splash of sparkling water for fizz (optional)
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Orange juice concentrate for citrus depth (optional)
# Instructions:
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Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into sugar to coat. Set the glass aside.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, lemon juice, and optional ingredients like simple syrup or orange juice concentrate for added flavor.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the mixture is cold and frothy.
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Strain the mixture into the prepared sugar-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
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Top with a lemon slice or pineapple wedge for garnish. Serve immediately while cold.
# Notes:
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Fresh pineapple juice significantly enhances the flavor, but high-quality bottled juice works as an alternative.
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Add a splash of sparkling water before serving for a fizzy, refreshing twist.