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Definition
A sweet, clear distilled alcoholic beverage flavored with pineapple, typically lower in alcohol content than spirits and often used in cocktails.
Sensory Profile
TasteSweet, Intense Pineapple, Mildly Alcoholic, Fruity
TextureViscous, Smooth, Syrupy
AromaSweet Pineapple, Tropical, Alcoholic undertones
AcidityLow
Technical Metrics
Nutrition Facts
Per 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) Calories250 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate30 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars30 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Chef’s Secret
Use a splash of pineapple schnapps to deglaze a pan after cooking pork or chicken for a tropical, sweet-savory sauce.
Substitutions
Best Match
Pineapple Juice + Vodka/Rum
3 parts juice to 1 part spirit
Replicates flavor and alcohol, but less syrupy and often less sweet.
Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur)
1:1Different fruit flavor, but similar sweet, alcoholic base for cocktails.
Pineapple Extract + Simple Syrup + Vodka
Few drops extract, 1 part syrup, 2 parts vodka
For DIY control over sweetness and alcohol content.
Non-alcoholic Pineapple Syrup
1:1For non-alcoholic versions of cocktails, provides sweetness and flavor without alcohol.
Buying Guide
Check ABV percentage for potency. Consider whether a natural or artificial pineapple flavor is preferred.
Flavor Pairings
Coconut rum vodka gin lime juice orange juice grenadine sparkling water.