The Jungle Queen Spritz – A Tropical Amaretto Cocktail
The Jungle Queen Spritz has a bubbly finish and matches the energy of a tropical themed party. This golden drink is a Tropical Amaretto Cocktail. Topped with a pineapple flower it is fit for a Jungle Queen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tropical Vibes in Every Sip: Pineapple and almond liqueur are a sweet, and sunny combo.
Quick and Easy – 3 Ingredients and no shaking
Low ABV – This is a lighter cocktail, so it’s perfect for brunch, lunch and day drinking.
Glam Garnish – You’ll see how easy it is to make a pineapple flower that turns this easy drink into something fabulous.
What Do You Need
Fresh
- pineapple (for garnish – optional but NOT optional because it is so chic)
Pantry/Bar
- pineapple juice
- amaretto
- sparkling water or club soda
Prep Time
5 minutes
Serves
1
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of Amaretto (almond liqueur)
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz sparkling water/club soda
- ice
Steps
1
Pineapple Garnish – Cut the skin off of your pineapple. Thinly slice your pineapple (1/8″ thick). Pat dry with a paper towel. Place each slice onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours. Let cool in a muffin tin to curl
2
Ice – Fill a glass with ice (we love a coupe or a wine glass)
3
Add – Pour in your amaretto, pineapple juice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
4
Garnish with your Pineapple flower or just a slice of fresh pineapple and some berries.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Make the Pineapple Flowers: Slice the pineapple very thinly, 1/8″ thick. Bake at 200F for 2-3 hours until dry but still flexible. Let cool in a muffin tin to curl.
The Right Pineapple: The thinner you slice your pineapple the more delicate the petals will look. Riper pineapples are easier to slice and taste better.
Chill your Ingredients: Keep everything cold for the best spritz expereince – no shaking required.
Batch for Parties: Combine your amaretto and pineapple juice in a pitcher and top with bubbles when ready to serve.
FAQ
How long will my pineapple flowers last? Store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Similar to how long freshly cut pineapple would last in the fridge.
What if I don’t have Amaretto? You can substitute with another nutty liqueur like Frangelico but the flavour will be different.
Can I Use Prosecco instead of Sparkling Water? Prosecco would make this fancier and up the alcohol level. It would taste amazing and I would highly recommend.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz of Amaretto almond liqueur
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz sparkling water/club soda
- ice
Instructions
Pineapple Garnish – Cut the skin off of your pineapple. Thinly slice your pineapple (1/8″ thick). Pat dry with a paper towel. Place each slice onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours. Let cool in a muffin tin to curl
Ice – Fill a glass with ice (we love a coupe or a wine glass)
Add – Pour in your amaretto, pineapple juice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
Garnish with your Pineapple flower or just a slice of fresh pineapple and some berries.
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