Cocktails

Pineapple Fizz

Pineapple Fizz is an alcoholic cocktail built on Light Rum. It leans sweet, apple and pineapple. Shaken and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 21.9% ABV and roughly 240 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic21.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

240 kcalCalories

21.9%ABV

24.4gSugar

25.3gCarbs

1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozLight RumBase Spirit
1.0 ozPineapple JuiceJuice
1.0 ozSimple SyrupSweetener

How to Make It

Shake rum, pineapple juice, and syrup with ice and strain into chilled Highball glass over 2 ice cubes.Shaken
Fill with soda water and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Apple Pineapple

Supporting notes

Vanilla Tropical

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple notes.
SummerSuggested from its tropical notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tropical Food Spicy FoodGrilled Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple Juice1.0 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes: Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes: Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Simple Syrup1.0 oz

SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well before serving or muddle/shake hard; start with about 1 teaspoon sugar per 1/4 oz syrup.
What changes: Sugar can replace simple syrup if it fully dissolves, but it adds less water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Agave SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first, then adjust to taste.
What changes: Agave syrup can replace simple syrup, especially in tequila or mezcal drinks, but it adds an earthy agave note.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Demerara SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount, but avoid in very delicate drinks unless you want the darker flavor.
What changes: Demerara syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, darker sugar note is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Honey SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first; honey syrup can dominate delicate drinks.
What changes: Honey syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, floral sweetness is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Maple SyrupNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use less at first and avoid in delicate citrus or clear drinks unless you want maple flavor.
What changes: Maple syrup can replace simple syrup in darker or whiskey-style drinks, but it is not a neutral swap.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pineapple Fizz?: The Pineapple Fizz is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 240 calories.
What does a Pineapple Fizz taste like?: Pineapple Fizz has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apple, Pineapple, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pineapple Fizz?: Pineapple Fizz pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pineapple Fizz?: The Pineapple Fizz has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 240 kcal, 24.4g sugar, 25.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pineapple Fizz typically served?: Pineapple Fizz is often suggested for Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pineapple Fizz?: If you enjoy Pineapple Fizz, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Pineapple Fizz at home?: Yes. The Pineapple Fizz uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Pineapple Fizz with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.