Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz
A vibrant and refreshing fizz cocktail combining tropical pineapple, zesty blood orange, and botanical gin, topped with ginger beer for a sparkling finish. This cocktails-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 7 minutes brings together Gin, Pineapple juice, Blood orange 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz Blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz Ginger beer
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- for rim Salt
- 1 piece Blood orange wheel
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip it in salt to create a salted rim.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes, then add 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.75 oz blood orange juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Fill the prepared highball glass with fresh ice cubes to the top.
- Step 5: Strain the shaken mixture into the glass.
- Step 6: Top gently with 3 oz ginger beer and stir once lightly with a bar spoon.
- Step 7: Garnish by floating a blood orange wheel on the surface.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz take to make?
Total time is about 7 minutes (7 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz?
Refrigerate any leftover tropical pineapple blood orange gin fizz in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Tropical Pineapple Blood Orange Gin Fizz?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
