Beat the heat with our Piña Verde recipe! Blend Green Chartreuse, pineapple juice, lime juice, and cream of coconut for an ideal summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 220
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Green Chartreuse
- 1½ oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz coconut cream
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Rocks or Old Fashioned glass
- Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Strainer
- Straw (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a rocks or Old Fashioned glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour ½ oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Coconut Cream: Add ¾ oz coconut cream.
- Add Pineapple Juice: Measure and pour 1½ oz pineapple juice into the shaker as well.
- Add Chartreuse: Finally, add 1½ oz Green Chartreuse to the mix.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Discard the ice in the Old Fashioned glass and use the cocktail strainer to strain the drink into chilled glass.
- Add Ice: Add a straw (optional) and fill the glass with a generous amount of crushed ice.
- Garnish: Garnish with a mint sprig (gently tap it over the back of your hands a few times before to release its aromas) and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Green Chartreuse: If you don't have Green Chartreuse, try using yellow Chartreuse as a substitute. If you do not have any of them, you can try using a herbal liqueur like Strega or Benedictine for a similar flavor profile. However, keep in mind that green Chartreuse has a very distinctive flavor, so using another ingredient as a substitute may alter the overall taste and balance of the drink greatly.
- Fresh Lime Juice: You can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but the flavor will be less bright and fresh. Another option is to use fresh lime juice for a slightly different citrus kick.
- Cream of Coconut: Any cream of coconut such as Coco Lopez can be used to prepare this cocktail. Coconut milk with a bit of sugar or sugar syrup can replace the cream of coconut if necessary, though it may be less creamy.
Making a Pitcher of Piña Verde:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of green Chartreuse, 12 oz of pineapple juice, 6 oz of coconut cream and 4 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients, add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice and serve immediately into chilled rocks glasses. Add a straw, fill each glass with a generous amount of crushed ice and garnish each drink with a mint sprig. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
Making it Vegan:
Unfortunately, the Piña Verde cocktail is not vegan-friendly as Chartreuse is sweetened with honey. You can try using another herbal liqueur you like, such as Strega or Galliano with maybe a touch of added absinthe, but it will alter the original taste and balance of the cocktail.What is a Piña Verde?
The Piña Verde is an herbal & tropical cocktail made of Green Chartreuse, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and cream of coconut. It’s not difficult to make because it requires only basic mixing skills and standard bar tools like a shaker. This drink stands out for its unique combination of sweet and herbal flavors that offer a refreshing twist on traditional tropical cocktails.
What is the Piña Verde made of – The ingredients
Get these ingredients ready for your Piña Verde:
- Green Chartreuse: Delivers a complex herbal flavor and a great alcoholic kick.
- Pineapple Juice: Infuses sweetness and tropical notes into the drink.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Adds a refreshing tartness to balance the flavors.
- Cream of Coconut: Provides a rich creaminess and enhances the tropical essence.
- Crushed Ice: Cools the cocktail and adds a refreshing texture.
