Frozen Absinthe Jungle Bird with Pineapple and Lime
A frozen tropical cocktail featuring absinthe’s herbal notes balanced with pineapple and lime for a refreshing, vibrant drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together absinthe, dark rum, fresh pineapple 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 210 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.
Ingredients
- 1 oz absinthe
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1, for garnish pineapple wedge
- 3 leaves, for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 ounce absinthe, 1.5 ounces dark rum, 1.5 ounces fresh pineapple juice, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup with 2 cups ice cubes.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Step 3: Pour the frozen cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish with 1 pineapple wedge and 3 fresh mint leaves for a fragrant finish.
