Pineapple Bourbon Sour
Bring on the sun and summer with this bright and warm cocktail. This drink combines the tropical flavors of pineapple, tart lemons and warm bourbon for a light and refreshing Pineapple Bourbon Sour. Channel your inner mixologist and craft this easy-to-prepare cocktail that can be ready in minutes. Perfect on its own for happy hour or served with your favorite summer meal. This cocktail pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, clams or a light fish. If you have never tried a bourbon cocktail this is a great drink for first-timers. Cheers!
Serves 2
- 4 oz. pineapple juice
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier liqueur (or triple sec)
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- Pineapple wedge and pineapple palm leaf for garnish
- Cinnamon
Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice and add pineapple juice, bourbon, lemon juice, Grand Marnier and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain into cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple wedge and palm leaf and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Good to Know
Create even more layers of flavor by grilling your pineapple garnish for a fun twist. The smoky flavor of the grilled pineapple pairs perfectly with the sweet vanilla, caramel and oak notes in the bourbon in this Pineapple Bourbon Sour.
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