Summertime means fruity cocktails, but we all know not just any cocktails will do.
We created our strawberry shrub-infused tequila and pineapple cocktail with long summer days in mind.
Check out our Shrub Cocktail with Tequila + Pineapple below to determine why this is the only cocktail you will need this summer. Cheers!
Shrub Cocktail With Tequila + Pineapple
We are hitting all the right notes with our Shrub Cocktail with Tequila + Pineapple.
This cocktail uses homemade strawberry shrubs, a sweet-n-sour mix, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sweet pineapple juice.
The interplay of sour, slightly tart, tropical fruit sweetness is addictive, refreshing, and downright delicious.
Where to Buy Sweet and Sour Mix for Cocktails
If you are new to using sweet and sour mix in cocktails, it is easy to find.
Sweet and sour mix is sold at most mass retailers and online.
You will find it by the other cocktail mixers.
Think club soda, Bloody Mary mix, margarita salt, etc.
How to Make Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix
- 1 part water
- 1 part sugar
- 1 part lime
- 1 part lemon
Making homemade sweet and sour mix is SO easy! Use 1/2 cup of each item for a simple drink mix.
Cook the water and sugar on the stove over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves. Then let the mixture cool.
Stir in the lime and lemon juice, mix, and you have a homemade sweet-and-sour mix.
Store any mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
How to make our Shrub Cocktail With Tequila + Pineapple
Serving size: 2
Ingredients:
- 4 oz of tequila añejo
- 1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lime
- 2 oz of sweet n sour mix (use recipe listed above or store-bought)
- 4 oz of pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons of strawberry shrubs (use store-bought or this recipe here)
- ice (for serving and to make the drink in the shaker)
- pineapple ring for garnish
- 1/2 slice of strawberry for garnish
- margarita salt
- lime wedge
Directions:
- Prepare the glass. Rim the glass with the lime wedge and margarita salt, then fill with ice.
- Add ice, tequila, lime, sweet n sour mix, pineapple juice, and strawberry shrubs in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple ring and a 1/2 strawberry slice.
- Serve
What is Shrub?
If you have been on the internet, you may know this shrub cocktail is taking the world by storm.
Shrubs preserve fruit in a tangy, sweet way.
You can buy it at your grocery store or make it at home.
Can I use something besides Tequila in this cocktail?
Go right ahead and swap the tequila with white rum or vodka.
It will, of course, alter the flavor a bit, but it will still be delicious and refreshing.
You could even swap in whiskey, but make sure it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.
I find tequila pairs wonderfully with the pineapple in this drink.
Can I use a different fruit shrub?
Yes, you can. Raspberry, blackberry, peach, and even mango shrubs work well with tequila and pineapple juice.
How do I make this cocktail less sweet?
Reduce the sweet-and-sour mix to 1 ounce and add a little more freshly squeezed lime juice.
Taste before serving, since strawberry shrubs vary in sweetness and acidity.
Do I need to use margarita salt?
Nope- the salt rim is optional. You can also use Tajín for a slightly spicy, citrus finish.
Can I use a different type of tequila?
Yes, Tequila blanco delivers a brighter, more citrus-forward flavor, while reposado adds subtle oak and vanilla notes.
Anejo provides a richer, smoother flavor that pairs well with pineapple.
And if you’re a fan of pineapple, check out our Pineapple Arnold Palmer.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Go right ahead and slice up fresh pineapple to add to your drink.
Or buy pineapple rings in juice.
Then drain and garnish your drink.
You will love nibbling on the fruit as you sip this sweet, tangy, refreshing cocktail.
Be sure to check out these summer cocktails:
Sweet Orange + Tequila Cocktail
Cranberry Blueberry Whiskey Cocktail
Shrub Cocktail With Tequila + Pineapple
Ingredients
- 4 oz of tequila añejo
- 1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lime
- 2 oz of sweet n sour mix use recipe listed above or store-bought
- 4 oz of pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons of strawberry shrubs use store-bought or this recipe here
- ice for serving and to make the drink in the shaker
- pineapple ring for garnish
- 1/2 slice of strawberry for garnish
- margarita salt
- lime wedge
Instructions
- Prepare the glass. Rim with margarita salt and fill with ice.
- Add ice, tequila, lime, sweet n sour mix, pineapple juice, and strawberry shrubs in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple ring and a 1/2 slice of strawberry.
- Serve
Created 5/20201 | Updated 10/2026
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