10 Gin and Pineapple Cocktails for a Tropical Vibe at Home

Keen to liven up your cocktail repertoire with some tropical vibes? Look no further than the delightful combination that forms the base of juicy gin and pineapple cocktails. This refreshing duo sets the scene for a variety of delicious drinks, from simple highballs to more complex creations. We’ve compiled 10 recipes that pave the way for superb sipping, so grab your shaker and get muddling! 

How to make fresh pineapple juice at home

Making fresh pineapple juice at home is super simple and will really put your cocktail with gin and pineapple juice over the top. Here is an easy recipe to use:  

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pineapple, skinned and chopped 
• Water or coconut water (optional) 
• Sugar (optional, to taste) 

Method

1. Blender method: Add pineapple chunks to your blender. You can add a little water or coconut water for easier blending. Blend until smooth. 
2. Juicer method: Follow your juicer’s instructions.  
3. Straining (optional): For a clearer juice, pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Press the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. 
4. Add water or sugar to your preference and use immediately – fresh juice is best enjoyed right away for the most flavour and nutrients.  

TOP TIP: You can also experiment with adding other flavours like ginger, lime, or mint for a twist. 

1. Singapore Sling

One of the most classic cocktails with pineapple juice and gin has got to be a Singapore Sling. Well-balanced and delectably boozy, our recipe yields a subtly sweet drink with herbal undertones and a fair bit of kick from several different liqueurs. Happy pouring and Yam Seng!  

Make it with: Grand Marnier (opens in new window)

2. French Martini with Gin

The French Martini is a sweet and smooth clinker perfect for impressing at your next get-together. Easy to drink and finished with a creamy foam top for an extra indulgent serve, this oh-so-suave cocktail is so fruity it’s like a dessert in a glass. Typically made with SKYY Vodka (opens in new window), it’s even more intriguing when shaken with gin—this is a fresh pineapple gin cocktail that brims with joie de vivre.  

Make it with: Bulldog Gin (opens in new window)

3. Pineapple Gin & Tonic

Tropical, crisp, and effortlessly simple, the Pineapple Gin & Tonic is a bright twist on the classic that’s perfect for sunny afternoons.

Ingredients

• 45 ml Gin

• 60 ml Pineapple juice

• 90 ml Tonic water

• Squeeze of fresh lime juice

• Lime wedge (for garnish)

• Pineapple slice (for garnish)

• Ice

Method

1. Add gin, pineapple juice, and tonic water to a tall glass over ice

2. Add a squeeze of lime juice

3. Stir gently to combine

4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a pineapple slice

5. Serve

Learn more: Your Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Gin 

4. Citrus Gin Martini

Gin and pineapple cocktail recipes often lean into the classic drinks space, and this Citrus Gin Martini is a great example of an excellent riff on a time-honoured clinker. 

Ingredients

• 45 ml Gin

• 90 ml Pineapple juice

• 90 ml Orange juice (fresh, pulp-free)

• Sugar (for rim)

• Ice

Method

1. Rim a chilled Martini glass with sugar

2. Add gin, pineapple juice, and orange juice to a cocktail shaker with ice

3. Shake until frosty

4. Strain into the prepared glass

5. Serve

Stay fruity! Fruity Martini Recipes for Your Next Party 

5. Tropical Gin Mule

This sparkly gin and pineapple juice cocktail follows the same format as a Mule cocktail but has a deliciously spicy twist. 

Ingredients

• 30 ml Gin

• 90 ml Pineapple juice

• Few slices Fresh ginger

• 2–4 oz Ginger beer

• Thyme sprig (for garnish)

• Ice

Method

1. Add gin, pineapple juice, and fresh ginger to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until combined

3. Strain into a serving glass over fresh ice

4. Top with ginger beer

5. Garnish with a thyme sprig

6. Serve

You might also like: Ginger Beer Cocktails: Add Zing to Your Drinks Menu 

6. Pineapple Gin Daiquiri

A Daiquiri is typically made with rum, but if you prefer a gin cocktail with pineapple juice this is the drink for you. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml Gin

• Half a cup of fresh pineapple chunks

• Half a cup of ice

Method

1. Add pineapple, ice, and gin to a blender

2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy

3. Pour into a glass

4. Serve

Get inspired: Different Types of Daiquiris for Sensational Sipping 

7. Park Avenue Gin Cocktail

Gin cocktails with pineapple can also be a little more complex, like this Park Avenue sipper that comes to the party with a variety of interesting liqueur elements in the mix. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml Gin

• 20 ml Cinzano Vermouth Rosso (opens in new window)

• 30 ml Grand Marnier

• 20 ml Pineapple juice

• Ice

Method

1. Add gin, vermouth, Grand Marnier, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until well combined

3. Strain into a serving glass

4. Serve

8. Pineapple Tom Collins

Simple and sweet, the Pineapple Tom Collins is a gin pineapple cocktail that has near-universal appeal. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml Gin

• 90 ml Pineapple juice

• 120 ml Soda water

• Ice

Method

1. Add gin and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until frosty

3. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice

4. Top with soda water

5. Serve

9. Sergeant Pepper Cocktail

A gin and pineapple juice cocktail with cumin in the mix? Say less! To make this spice-laced sipper, start by making a sugar syrup infused with whole, black peppercorns and dry-toasted cumin. 

Ingredients

• 60 ml Gin

• 15 ml Infused sugar syrup

• 20 ml Pineapple juice (fresh)

• 15 ml Orgeat

• 15 ml Lime juice

• Pinch of Cayenne pepper

• Ice

Method

1. Add gin, simple syrup, pineapple juice, orgeat, lime juice and cayenne pepper to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until well combined

3. Strain into a serving glass

4. Serve immediately

Learn more: What is Orgeat and How is it Used in Cocktails? 

10. Pineapple Gin Punch

Serving a crowd? Then this pineapple and gin cocktail is the one for you.

Serves: 6–8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Pineapple juice

• 0.5 cup Lemon juice

• 360 ml Gin

• 120 ml Grand Marnier

• Pinche of Allspice

• Champagne (splash, to top)

• Ice

Method

1. Fill a pitcher with ice

2. Add pineapple juice, lemon juice, gin, Grand Marnier, and allspice

3. Stir to combine

4. Pour into ice-filled highball glasses

5. Top each with a splash of Champagne

6. Serve

There you have it, friends – our list of tasty pineapple gin cocktails guaranteed to stir up some tropical feels. Remember to tag us on Instagram (opens in new window) with your creations and sign up for our newsletter to stay inspired.