By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026

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Blackberry Pineapple Smash

Serves 2

86 cal · 45 min

Blackberry Pineapple Smash

Recipe GLPRb908f0d8ce0d17

4.5(1)
Beverage
45 min
86 cal
Servings: 2
No-Cook

A refreshing tropical-berry cocktail that combines muddled fresh blackberries and mint with bright citrus, tequila, and pineapple juice. Perfect for warm weather entertaining, this vibrant drink balances fruit flavors with a zesty lime finish and a fizzy club soda top.

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh blackberries

1½ sprigs fresh mint sprigs

1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

4 ounces blanco tequila

6 ounces pineapple juice

club soda

ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place the fresh blackberries and mint sprigs in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Using a cocktail muddler, gently press and crush the berries and mint together to release their juices and mint oils, about 10-15 times. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and stir gently to combine with the muddled ingredients.

  2. Pour the blanco tequila and pineapple juice into the shaker with the muddled mixture. Add several ice cubes to the shaker, then securely fasten the lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.

  3. Fill two cocktail glasses with fresh ice cubes. Pour the entire contents of the shaker, including the muddled fruit and mint pieces, evenly between the two glasses. Top each cocktail with a quick splash of club soda for added sparkle and light carbonation.

  4. Serve the cocktails immediately while they are cold and the carbonation is at its peak.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All ingredients are standard stock at Charlotte grocery chains—blackberries and mint are seasonal but reliably available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger year-round, and pineapple juice, lime, and club soda are pantry staples everywhere. The actual prep time is 5 minutes of muddling and mixing, making the stated 45 minutes wildly dishonest about what the dish demands. Cost per serving runs roughly $4–5 depending on tequila quality, driven by the spirit rather than produce. The real strength is that this is a same-night cocktail for two with zero reheating concerns and honest Southern appeal as a warm-weather drink.

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