Thirsty Thursday is serving up pure nostalgia with a grown-up twist. The Pineapple Upside Down Martini transforms the classic cake into an elegant cocktail experience, featuring smooth vanilla vodka and sweet pineapple juice layered over beautiful grenadine. The careful layering technique creates a stunning visual that’s almost too pretty to drink — almost.
If you love cocktails inspired by desserts, try our Bananas Foster Martini for another cake-to-cocktail transformation or the Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini for luxurious dessert flavors in liquid form. Both bring that same playful sophistication that makes special occasions even sweeter.
Pineapple Upside Down Martini
This pineapple upside down martini captures all the flavors of the beloved cake in cocktail form — vanilla vodka, tropical pineapple, and a gorgeous grenadine layer.
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minutesIngredients
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz grenadine
1 piece maraschino cherry
1 slice fresh pineapple
Directions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the vanilla vodka and pineapple juice. Shake well to combine the ingredients.
- In a martini glass, pour the grenadine first to create a layer at the bottom.
- Slowly strain the vodka and pineapple juice mixture over the back of a spoon into the glass to float on top of the grenadine.
- Garnish the martini with a maraschino cherry and a slice of fresh pineapple on the rim.
- Serve the cocktail immediately for best taste and visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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