Pineapple Passione Aperitivo from Torino
(2021 Pairings - Italy - Europe) From Piemonte - Vodka, Chinotto liqueur, mandarin simple syrup, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, garnished with fresh aromatic mint.
Ingredients
1 cup reserved juice from DOLE Canned Mandarin Oranges in Juice
½ cup sugar
1 ounce vodka
½ ounce chinotto
1 ounce mandarin simple syrup sub-recipe
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
4 ounces or to fill DOLE Canned Pineapple Juice
1 each mint sprig optional garnish
Directions
Mandarin Simple Syrup Method:
1. Combine the mandarin juice and sugar in a small sauce pot and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Set aside to cool.
Assembly Method:
1. Add vodka, Chinotto, mandarin simple syrup and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds, then strain into a goblet glass.
3. Top with the pineapple juice and garnish with a sprig of mint.