Refreshing Guava Pineapple Sparkler Cocktail
A bright and bubbly tropical cocktail combining guava and pineapple juices with sparkling water and a hint of lime. Perfect for quick, crowd-friendly refreshment with optional rum for a spirited twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz guava juice (100% pure, no added sugar if possible)
- 3 oz pineapple juice (fresh or bottled)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz white rum (optional)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- 3 oz sparkling water (plain or lightly flavored)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs or pineapple wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your glasses and ingredients in the fridge for 10 minutes before starting.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour 3 oz guava juice and 3 oz pineapple juice.
- Add 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.
- Optional: Add 1.5 oz white rum and 0.5 oz simple syrup if desired.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Shake gently for 15 seconds to blend flavors without bruising the juices.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with 3 oz sparkling water and stir gently once or twice to combine without losing bubbles.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Shake gently to avoid bitterness. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve fizz. Use large clear ice cubes to slow dilution. For non-alcoholic version, omit rum and add coconut water or extra sparkling water. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 10
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24
- Carbohydrates: 28
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