Smoked Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail
Makes 2
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 large cinnamon sticks
For the Mocktail
- 2 tbsp loosely packed mint leaves
- ½ tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 6 tbsp lime juice
- ¾ oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 1½ oz pineapple juice
- 3½ oz ginger beer
- Pig & Nut Premium Wood Chips
Optional Garnish
- Lime wedge
- Pineapple leaf
- Luxardo maraschino cherry
Directions
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the cinnamon sticks steep for 30 minutes, then discard them. (The syrup keeps in the fridge.)
Mocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the ginger, mint, and lime juice.
- Add the pineapple juice and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Shake with ice until cold, about 30 seconds.
- Double-strain into two ice-filled glasses (pour through the shaker strainer, then a fine-mesh strainer). Add more ice if needed.
- Top with the ginger beer and stir to combine.
- Optional: garnish with a lime wedge, pineapple leaf, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
- Smoke the cocktail with your choice of Pig & Nut Premium Wood Chips using a wood topper or smoke chamber. Experiment with the different varieties to find your favorite flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!