Drink Tropical

A refreshing tropical cocktail that combines the sweet, juicy flavor of pineapple with the fresh, aromatic note of basil. This smash is perfect for summer evenings or gatherings, creating a lightly frothy, invigorating experience that everyone will enjoy. With our Cookinglife tips, you can easily make this drink at home for a moment of flavor and enjoyment – because at Cookinglife, it's all about "living with taste"!

Recipe

Ananas Basilicum Smash

Course	drink
Kitchen	tropical
Servings	1

Preparation time

Preparation time	15
Time in oven	0
Stiffen up min.	0
Cooling time	5
Total	30

Equipment

cocktail shaker
tall glass
strainer
spoon

Ingredients

50ml white rum (or other clear spirit
such as vodka for a non-alcoholic version)
60ml fresh pineapple juice (use freshly squeezed for the best flavour)
10 fresh basil leaves
15ml fresh lime juice
10ml simple syrup (make your own with 50g sugar and 50ml water
or see variations)
100ml sparkling water (for a light refreshment)
A handful of ice cubes
Garnish: 1 pineapple leaf or a sprig of fresh basil

Prepare

Pineapple Basil Smash:

A refreshing tropical cocktail that combines the sweet, juicy flavor of pineapple with the fresh, aromatic note of basil. Perfect for summer evenings or gatherings, this smash creates a lightly frothy, invigorating experience that everyone will enjoy. With our Cookinglife tips, you can easily make this drink at home for a moment of flavor and enjoyment – because at Cookinglife, it's all about "living with flavor"!

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail):

50ml white rum (or another clear spirit, such as vodka for a non-alcoholic version)
60ml fresh pineapple juice (use freshly squeezed for the best flavour)
10 fresh basil leaves
15ml fresh lime juice
10ml simple syrup (make your own with 50g sugar and 50ml water, or see variations)
100ml sparkling water (for a light refreshment)
A handful of ice cubes
Garnish: 1 pineapple leaf or a sprig of fresh basil

Instructions:

Take the 10 fresh basil leaves and gently crush them with the back of a spoon in a cocktail shaker, to release their oils without causing bitterness.
Add the 50ml white rum, 60ml fresh pineapple juice, 15ml fresh lime juice and 10ml simple syrup to the shaker.
Add a handful of ice cubes and shake the shaker vigorously for 15-20 seconds, for a frothy finish
Strain the contents of the shaker into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Add about 100 ml of sparkling water for an extra lift and light bubbles. Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple leaf or a sprig of fresh basil for a visually appealing touch, and serve immediately.

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