Pineapple Lemon Drop Cocktail (Print Format)

Tropical twist on the classic lemon drop with pineapple juice and fresh lemon. Sweet, tart, refreshing, and completely halal!

# Ingredients:

→ Tropical Base

01 - 5 ounces pineapple juice total (fresh is best!)
02 - 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
03 - Ice cubes or crushed ice

→ Pretty Garnish

04 - Sugar for rimming the glass
05 - Lemon wedge for rim and garnish
06 - Pineapple wedge for garnish (optional)

→ Flavor Boosters (Optional)

07 - ½ ounce simple syrup or honey to taste
08 - Splash of sparkling water for fizz (optional)
09 - Orange juice concentrate for citrus depth (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into sugar to coat. This sweet rim is what makes every sip special - set it aside while you make the cocktail!
02 - In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and any optional ingredients like simple syrup for sweetness or a splash of orange juice concentrate for extra citrus depth.
03 - Fill that shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. You want it really cold and frothy - this is where the magic happens!
04 - Strain the beautiful mixture into your sugar-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice. Watch how the colors look so vibrant and refreshing!
05 - Top with a lemon slice or pineapple wedge for that tropical vibe. Serve immediately while it's ice-cold and perfect. Cheers to your tropical escape!

# Tips:

01 - This cocktail is like sunshine in a glass - the perfect balance of sweet pineapple and tart lemon that's refreshing and not too heavy!
02 - Fresh pineapple juice makes all the difference in flavor, but good quality bottled juice works too if you're in a pinch.
03 - Add a splash of sparkling water right before serving for a fizzy, refreshing twist that makes it even more special!