Built Tropical Pineapple Mezcal Cooler

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A smoky and tropical cocktail combining mezcal with fresh pineapple and lime, served over crushed ice for a vibrant, refreshing sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave nectar into a mixing glass.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to combine and chill without dilution.
  3. Step 3: Fill a double old-fashioned glass three-quarters full with crushed ice.
  4. Step 4: Pour the stirred mixture over the crushed ice and lightly top with more crushed ice to mound.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with one upright pineapple leaf and a lime wheel placed on the rim.

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