Smoked Paprika Pineapple Mocktail: The Unexpected Flavor Combo Taking Over Cocktail Culture
A bold and refreshing non-alcoholic drink combining sweet pineapple with smoky paprika, lime, and a splash of sparkle for an unexpectedly sophisticated flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 mocktail 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika
- ½ oz agave nectar or simple syrup (optional)
- Sparkling water to top
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and extra smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cut a fresh pineapple wedge for garnish and lightly dust one side with smoked paprika.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, smoked paprika, and sweetener if using.
- Add plenty of ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and slightly cloudy.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish with the paprika-dusted pineapple wedge and a tiny sprinkle of paprika on top.
Notes
Use high-quality sweet smoked paprika (pimentón dulce) for best results. Always taste your pineapple juice before adding sweetener, and shake thoroughly to fully incorporate the paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, pineapple, smoked paprika, non-alcoholic, tropical, refreshing