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A simple, delicious non-alcoholic tropical pineapple drink made in under 10 minutes. Perfect to celebrate with family, friends, and kids!

non-alcoholic tropical pineapple drink in a glass cup with a grilled pineapple and mint leaf

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About This Recipe

If you love refreshing tropical flavors, you must try this tropical pineapple drink recipe. It’s alcohol-free but full of bright and fresh flavors. Option to add pears, bananas, and crushed ice pack a surprising amount of flavor into each glass of this smooth and icy drink.

This tropical non-alcoholic drink will have you feeling cool and refreshed on those hot summer days. In my family, it’s always a tasty kid-friendly BBQ drink. Plus it’s one of my most popular recipes and is featured on Buzzfeed.

Join me in celebrating Juneteenth with more than 30 other Black culinary creators. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day, signifying the final emancipation of those enslaved in the US announced in 1865. This year, we are celebrating “Freedom Day” by offering a delightful selection of mains, sides, desserts, and refreshing drinks that are perfect for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings with friends and family. Join us in honoring the legacy of progress and freedom by cooking and sharing these recipes. Additionally, you can easily follow each participant by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2023on Instagram. You can find a list of all recipes from the 2023 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout on the Eat the Culture website.

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Gullah, Cajun, and Creole cuisines highlight the bounty of coastal food central to Juneteenth since its inception in the Gulf Coast city of Galveston, TX, in 1865. Southern Crab Beignets with Remoulade Sauce, Cajun Seafood Boil, and cooling Homemade Peaches and Cream Popsicles are among the recipes inspired by the unique culinary traditions rooted in the coastal regions of the Gulf States.

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You can find a list of all recipes from the 2023 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout on the Eat the Culture website.

Ingredients

Pineapple: Select fresh ripe pineapples for the best flavor.
Lemon: Pick unbruised ripe lemons.
Water:
Ice:
Mint leaves: Garnish with unbruised, fresh mint leaves.

Why Make A Non-Alcoholic Pineapple Drink

This drink is more than just a smoothie. It’s light and refreshing enough to drink with a meal or during a cocktail hour. And the best part is that everyone gets to enjoy: kids included!

During the summer, my family loves to cook festive meals outside. And no celebration is complete without a colorful drink to sip on. But it’s not so fun for the kids when they get left empty-handed. With this non-alcoholic tropical pineapple drink, no one feels left out.

Can I Make This Pineapple Drink Into a Cocktail?

Yes, turning this mocktail into a cocktail is quite easy and delicious. Simply add a shot of your favorite clear alcohol, and you’ll be instantly transported to a tropical island vacation.

How to Decorate Homemade Pineapple Drinks

Why not go the extra mile and add some fun and festive decorations to your tropical pineapple drink glasses? Everyone will get in the celebratory spirit.

Spread a few tablespoons of sugar on a flat plate to decorate your glasses. Dip the rim of each cocktail glass in water. Then dip them in the sugar. You’ll end up with perfectly frosted rims.

Meanwhile, grill some extra sliced pineapple to decorate each glass with an extra pop of color and a bite of fruit. If you already have the BBQ going, grilled pineapple chunks are quick and easy to make. Simply leave them on a hot grill just long enough to develop some nice char marks.

However, if you’re not using the grill, you can just as easily char some pineapple on a griddle pan like the one below (click the image below for more).

Finally, add the finishing touch to each glass with fresh mint leaves, as pictured.

non-alcoholic-tropical-pineapple-drink in a glass with sugar rim and a grilled pineapple slice

How to make Non-Alcoholic Tropical Pineapple Drinks

Here are the quick and easy steps to blend up juicy, flavor-packed pineapple mocktails any night (or day) of the week:

Peel the pineapple and chop it into chunks.
Add the pineapple, lemon and water to a smoothie maker. Blend until smooth.
Finally, sieve the mixture. Add ice to a cup and pour in the non-alcoholic pineapple drink. Enjoy 🙂

Ingredient Alternatives To Make This Mocktail Your Own

Add pears and bananas to this tropical slushie recipe to flavor it. It will disappear in seconds! However, mixing and matching the ingredients to build a drink you love is easy. For example, you can add more pineapples and skip the bananas and pears if you prefer a 100% pineapple drink. Likewise, you can add more bananas and pears for a thicker, creamier non-alcoholic drink.

Finally, you can use pineapple juice instead of real pineapples to make this non-alcoholic drink. It might not have quite the same thick body, however.

How To Store Non-Alcoholic Tropical Pineapple Drink

This drink is best served right away. However, you can cover and store it in the fridge for 24 hours. For best flavor, give the drink a quick blend just before serving.

More Summertime Recipes To Serve with Non-Alcoholic Tropical Pineapple Drinks

Can’t get enough of this fruity summertime mocktail? Then I bet you’ll love these other refreshing summertime recipes:

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