Pineapple Upside-Down Martini
This Pineapple Upside-Down Martini is a fun and fruity twist on the classic dessert—featuring sweet pineapple juice, smooth cake-flavored vodka, and a gorgeous grenadine float. It’s the perfect party cocktail that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz 100% pineapple juice
- 2 oz cake-flavored vodka or vanilla/whipped cream vodka
- 1 tsp grenadine
- Garnishes: 1 pineapple chunk 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass; optionally rim with sugar.
- Combine pineapple juice and vodka in a shaker; add ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into the chilled glass, leaving room for grenadine.
- Slowly pour grenadine along the glass edge to layer.
- Garnish with pineapple chunk and cherries. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Vodka Swap: Vanilla or whipped cream vodka works great if you can’t find cake-flavored.
- Layering Tip: Pour grenadine slowly over the back of a spoon along the inside edge of the glass for perfect layering.
- Make-Ahead Prep: Mix pineapple juice and vodka in a sealed container and chill for up to 4 hours.
- Shake with ice and add grenadine just before serving.