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Pineapple upside down cocktail

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cocktail Recipe

4.47 from 15 votes
Calories: 222kcal
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
The Pineapple Upside Down Cake cocktail is a sweet and fruity drink that is inspired by the classic dessert of the same name. Made with vodka, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup, this cocktail has a tropical flavor profile that is balanced by the slightly tart taste of the grenadine. The drink is typically served over ice in a tall glass and garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry, adding a pop of color and flavor to the drink. The Pineapple Upside Down Cake cocktail is a delicious and easy-to-make choice for anyone who loves tropical flavors and sweet cocktails.

Ingredients

Garnish

  • pineapple wedges and
  • Cherries

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • In a shaker, combine the vodka, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup. Shake well to combine.
  • Strain the mixture into the glass with ice.
  • Garnish the drink with a slice of pineapple and a cherry, if desired.
  • Serve the cocktail chilled and enjoy!

Notes

You can adjust the proportions of the ingredients to taste, depending on your preference for sweetness and strength. You can also add additional fruit or herbs to the cocktail, such as coconut or mint, to give it a unique twist.

Estimated Nutrition:

Calories: 222kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 23g (8%)Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 45mg (1%)Fiber: 0.1gSugar: 16g (18%)Vitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 5mg (1%)Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
CourseCocktail, Drinks
CuisineCocktail, Drinks
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake cocktail is typically yellow in color, due to the presence of pineapple juice. The drink may also have a pink or red hue due to the addition of grenadine syrup, which gives it a slightly sweet and tart flavor. The garnishes of a slice of pineapple and a cherry can also add pops of color to the drink. The exact color of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake cocktail will depend on the proportions of the ingredients and any additional garnishes that are used.

Here are a few other cocktails that are similar to the Pineapple Upside Down Cake drink:

  1. Blue Hawaiian: made with white rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, served over ice and garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

  2. Pina Colada: made with white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, served over ice and garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

  3. Malibu Sunrise: made with Malibu rum, orange juice, and grenadine syrup, served over ice and garnished with a slice of orange.

  4. Sex on the Beach: made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice, served over ice and garnished with a slice of orange.

  5. Fuzzy Navel: made with peach schnapps and orange juice, served over ice and garnished with a slice of peach.

These cocktails all feature tropical flavors and are often served over ice, making them similar to the Pineapple Upside Down Cake drink in taste and presentation. They can be enjoyed at parties or as a refreshing drink on a hot day.