Bourbon and Pineapple Cocktail
A whiskey pineapple cocktail that's equal parts refreshing and bold.
Inspired by the classic whiskey sour—but with a tropical twist—the BAP skips the lemon juice in favor of pineapple's natural tang and brightness. The result is an airy, invigorating libation with just the right amount of punch.
Like many good things, this cocktail began with a simple conversation in the kitchen. When asked what to make, my wife glanced at the inexplicable bounty of pineapples on our counter and said, “Use a pineapple!” That bit of fruit-forward wisdom set the course.
While many pineapple whiskey sours call for lemon, necessity sparked creativity—no lemons, no problem. Instead, I leaned into the spirit of improvisation, recalling a vibrant cocktail Garrison Brothers once served at their Balmorhea Pool Party. Their version featured watermelon, but the memory brought the vibe. This one brings the flavor.
The Bourbon and Pineapple Cocktail
The bourbon and pineapple cocktail uses fresh pineapples, jalapenos, simple syrup, and bourbon. Adjust the number of jalapenos slices to control the amount of spice in the drink. One slice almost no hint but five slices will give it a good ole Texas kick!
For this drink, I used Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon. Garrison Brothers is a destination worthy of the trip. Their ranch is home to their award-winning distillery. In fact, their small-batch has won the Gold Buckle for best grain to glass bourbon at the Texas Whiskey Festival.
Their small-batch bourbon is amber-crimson like a Texas sunset, darker, richer, and fuller than almost any other bourbon on the market. Meaning it can hold up to the pineapple and jalapenos.
Ingredients
2.25 oz Bourbon
.25 oz Simple Syrup
3 Slices Fresh Pineapple
2 to 5 Slices of Fresh Jalapeno
How to make the bourbon and pineapple cocktail
In a shaker add the pineapple and jalapeno. Muddle well and then muddle some more. Add ice, bourbon, and simple syrup. Shake well to mix and chill. Strain into a glass with ice.
For other cocktails check out Big Tex and Rusty Nail or all of our Texas Whiskey Cocktails. All are easy enough for you to make at home.