Nicaraguan Pineapple-Mint Cooler

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A lively, cooling cocktail with tropical pineapple, fresh mint, and a splash of citrus, perfect for warm evenings. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Blanco tequila, 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 170 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The shaker and jigger we’d mix this with → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz agave syrup to release mint oils without tearing leaves.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes, then add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Step 4: Fill a tall glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail over the ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and a mint sprig placed upright in the glass.

Related recipes