The Flo Ziegfeld
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with pineapple wedge
Cocktail Description
This tropical spin on the martini brings London's most famous gin face-to-face with sun-ripened pineapple in a drink that's both sophisticated and playfully exotic.
The Beefeater Pineapple Martini balances the juniper-forward character of classic London Dry with the bright, sweet-tart acidity of fresh pineapple juice, while Giffard's sugar cane syrup adds just enough sweetness to round out the edges without turning the drink into candy. Shaking with ice gives you a silky, frothy texture that makes each sip feel luxurious, and the result is clean, refreshing, and deceptively easy to drink. This is a straightforward cocktail that anyone with a shaker can master in minutes—the only real requirement is squeezing or pressing fresh pineapple juice rather than reaching for the canned stuff. Serve it at summer gatherings, poolside happy hours, or anytime you want to transport your guests somewhere sunny without leaving the house. The fruity, botanical profile pairs beautifully with lighter fare like grilled shrimp, ceviche, or coconut-crusted fish tacos, where the gin's botanicals can play off citrus and spice without getting overwhelmed.
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