I love all things pineapple. To me it’s the taste of summer: bright, slightly tropical, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Pineapple brings instant lift to both food and drinks, and it’s a natural for cocktails. If you want a chilled, refreshing beverage that’s simple to make and delicious to sip, try the Pineapple Mule—available as both a cocktail and a mocktail.

The Pineapple Mule is a playful variation on the classic Moscow Mule. While a traditional Mule features ginger beer, lime juice, mint, vodka and ice, this version highlights pineapple flavor. Using DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice gives the drink a fresh, fruity backbone while the ginger beer keeps the signature spicy fizz. For those who prefer a nonalcoholic option, the Pineapple Mule Mocktail delivers the same bright flavors without the spirits, so everyone at the table can enjoy it.

With a Pineapple Mule in hand, all that’s left is to relax—prop your feet up and enjoy a cool, tropical sip.

Cook’s Notes

These drinks are very easy to make. Still, a few small details make a big difference. Don’t skimp on the ice—fill the glass nearly to the top to keep the drink cold and dilute it slowly.
Traditional Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs, which also help keep the drink extra cold. If you have copper mugs, you can use them for the cocktails and use regular glasses for the mocktails to avoid confusion. No copper mugs? Any clean cocktail glass will do.
When a recipe instructs you to smack the mint leaves, it’s purposeful: bruising the leaves releases essential oils and aroma. That faint mint scent enhances the Pineapple Mule experience, so don’t skip it.
For the mocktail, you can use either a Ginger Switchel Drink or unsweetened apple juice. Ginger switchel adds a zesty, tangy note that pairs wonderfully with pineapple; apple juice is a fine substitute if you prefer a milder profile or can’t find switchel.
One 6-ounce can of DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice is the perfect amount for two Pineapple Mules. It’s convenient to keep a few cans on hand for drinks, smoothies and marinades.

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Pineapple Mule Cocktail and Mocktail

Rebecca Lindamood

Prep Time

5

Total Time

5

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Ingredients

For the cocktail:

2 fresh mint leaves divided
1 1/2 ounces vodka
3 ounces DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice
6 ounces chilled ginger beer

For the mocktail:

2 fresh mint leaves divided
1 1/2 ounces Ginger Switchel Drink or unsweetened apple juice
3 ounces DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice
6 ounces chilled ginger beer

Instructions

For the Cocktail:

Fill a copper mug or cocktail glass with ice. Smack a mint leaf between your hands to release its aroma and lay it on the ice. Pour the vodka over the mint leaf, then add the DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice and the chilled ginger beer. Stir gently to combine. Smack the remaining mint leaf, rub it along the glass rim, and use it as a garnish. Serve immediately.

For the Mocktail:

Fill a copper mug or cocktail glass with ice. Smack a mint leaf between your hands and place it on the ice. Pour the Ginger Switchel Drink or unsweetened apple juice over the mint, then add the DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice and the chilled ginger beer. Stir briefly, then smack the remaining mint leaf, rub it on the rim, and use it as garnish. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Calculate nutrition using the exact ingredients you choose if you need precise values.