4 Easy Holiday Pineapple Drinks

Making Spirits Bright with Holiday Pineapple Drinks! 

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, looking to make new traditions, or are unwinding during the holidays be sure to try out these festive pineapple drinks! 

Christmas Punch 

This Christmas Punch is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for everyone! It’s not too sweet and has the perfect blend of ginger ale, cranberries, pineapple juice, and almond extract (the secret ingredient). Adding alcohol is optional. Here’s how to make these delicious holiday pineapple drinks:

To start, you’ll need: 

6 cups cranberry juice or pomegranate cranberry juice: Look for a 100% juice blend. Not 100% cranberry juice alone but a blend of cranberry, apple, grape, etc. Don’t use a cranberry juice cocktail since it has added sugar. 

3 cups of Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect Pineapple (juiced)

1 Tbsp almond extract

3 liters ginger ale: For more natural flavor I recommend avoiding diet, because of artificial sweeteners, unless it’s for diet restrictions.

1 bag of fresh cranberries and/or 2 limes (both are optional and for decorative purposes

Ice

Instructions

Pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and almond extract into a large drink dispenser and/or bowl and mix. Pour in ginger ale and give it another quick stir.

Add in cranberries and ice. Serve within a few hours for the best results before the carbonation goes flat.

Cranberry Pineapple Sangria

There’s nothing like a nice sangria to help warm you up inside when it’s cold outside, and this Christmas Pineapple Sangria will have you singing Mele Kalikimaka after one sip! Here’s how to make it and what you’ll need: 

Ingredients:

1 bottle dry red wine, chilled

1 cup Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect Pineapple chopped (make sure you’re cutting the pineapple right)

2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 orange, peeled and thinly sliced

1/3 cup orange liqueur

2 tablespoons honey

Ice

Club soda, for serving

Cranberries, skewered on rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions: 

1.  In a large pitcher, stir together wine, pineapple, cranberries, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, orange slices, orange liqueur, and honey. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 to 2 hours.

2. Add ice to 8 glasses. Divide sangria mixture among glasses, top with club soda and garnish with rosemary and cranberry skewers.

*Note: you may substitute orange liqueur with pomegranate – or berry-flavored liqueur or brandy!

Spiced Pineapple Rum Punch

Looking for something with a stronger edge? This Spiced Pineapple Rum Punch will most definitely be a big hit at any holiday party and bring out the inner pirate in everyone. Below is a list of the necessary ingredients and recipes. 

• Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup Koloa Kauai Spice Rum
  • 1/2 cup Koloa White Rum
  • 2 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp simple syrup (see notes for recipe)
  • A few drops citrus bitters
  • 1 cup Ginger Ale
  • 1 cup Lemon Lime soda
    • (Optional) Sugar Rim:
      • Simple syrup
      • Cinnamon Sugar for rim
      • Pineapple wedges for garnish
• Recipe:

1. Combine the rum, juices, simple syrup, and bitters in a pitcher without ice. Let chill a few hours before serving to blend the flavors.
2. When ready to serve pour into a large pitcher (a sangria style pitcher works great), then top with the ginger ale and soda.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour in punch. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

• Note: Simple Syrup is a 1:1 sugar water ratio. Combine in saucepan and boil until sugar is dissolved and mixture reduces slightly. Cool completely before using.

Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa

Just in time for a holiday brunch, a Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa brings a sweet twist on a classic drink. A mimosa is always a wonderful choice, but for the holiday season, it deserves to be extra jolly. Here’s how to make your own: 

Ingredients: 

12 Fresh strawberries, medium in size

2-3 cups Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect Pineapple (juiced)

750 mL bottle of champagne or prosecco chilled

Fresh pineapple or strawberry for garnish (optional)

Recipe: 

1. Wash the strawberries and remove stems. Add 2 fresh strawberries to the bottom of a champagne flute and “muddle*” (gently smash into the bottom of the glass).
2. Pour in Champagne or Prosecco until the glass is about 2/3 full. Top with desired amount of pineapple juice.
3. Garnish with a fresh slice of pineapple or strawberry.

*Note on how to muddle: Drop a couple of small strawberries in the champagne flute after stems are removed. Press the fruit against the side of the glass using a muddler or just the back of a spoon. If you do not like chunks in your drink, then puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor and strain out the seeds. It’ll take a bit longer, but it will be worth it for the fresh strawberry taste.