The Piña

Piña Cocktail is a vibrant, beautifully tropical cooler that expertly grounds the bright, juicy sweetness of fresh pineapple with the earthy, artisanal smoke of Del Maguey mezcal. Shaken to a proper chill with tart fresh lime juice and a touch of rich agave syrup, this highly refreshing sipper is strained over fresh ice into a spicy chili-salt-rimmed rocks glass and elegantly finished with a fresh pineapple wedge.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Del Maguey Mezcal

  • 2 oz fresh pineapple juice

  • ½ oz lime juice

  • ½ oz agave syrup

  • Ice cubes

  • Pineapple wedge or leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  • Prep the Glass: Chill a rocks glass and, if desired, rim it with a mix of chili powder and salt for a spicy kick.

  • Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add Del Maguey mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Fill with ice.

  • Shake: Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to ensure a well-mixed, chilled cocktail.

  • Strain and Serve: Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

  • Garnish: Top with a pineapple wedge or leaves for a tropical touch.

Attribution:
Recipe: Carlos Andrés Ramírez
Origin: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Photo: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal

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