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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Whiskey Sour

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A bold and refreshing cocktail combining smoky grilled pineapple, spicy jalapeño, and smooth whiskey with a sour lemon punch. Perfect for summer nights and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 fresh pineapple slices, about ½ inch thick
  • ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced and seeded if milder heat is preferred
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional garnish: pineapple wedge and jalapeño slice

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill pineapple slices for about 3 minutes per side until caramelized and grill marks appear. Remove and let cool slightly.
  2. Add thinly sliced jalapeño to cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release oils and heat without crushing into a paste.
  3. Chop 1-2 grilled pineapple slices into smaller chunks and add to the shaker. Lightly muddle with jalapeño to combine flavors.
  4. Pour in 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey, ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, and ½ ounce simple syrup.
  5. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute.
  6. Strain cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes to remove jalapeño seeds and pineapple pulp.
  7. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a thin jalapeño slice on the rim.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adjust simple syrup sweetness based on pineapple ripeness. Muddle jalapeño gently to control heat. Large ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink chilled longer. For milder heat, remove seeds or use a milder pepper. Can substitute agave syrup for simple syrup. Bourbon is naturally gluten-free but check labels if concerned.

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Keywords: grilled pineapple, jalapeño, whiskey sour, cocktail, bourbon, rye, summer drink, spicy cocktail, smoky cocktail

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