Pineapple Upside-down Cake Martinis

Name: Pineapple Upside-down Cake Martinis
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 martinis
Ingredients: ⅔ cup pineapple juice, chilled; ⅓ cup vanilla flavored vodka; 1 dash grenadine syrup; 2 thin slice (3-1/2" dia x 1/2" thick)s pineapple wedges; 2 cherries maraschino cherries

Rating: 4.59 stars

99 Ratings
79 Reviews
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This is an easy girlie drink made up by a good friend after she had one at a bar. Pineapple juice and vanilla vodka in a martini glass. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a cherry.

By BOILERMISH

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 martinis

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

⅔ cup pineapple juice, chilled
⅓ cup vanilla flavored vodka
1 dash grenadine syrup
2 thin slice (3-1/2" dia x 1/2" thick)s pineapple wedges
2 cherries maraschino cherries

Directions

Step 1

Pour the pineapple juice, vodka and grenadine into a shaker full of ice. Shake, then strain into two martini glasses. Garnish with a piece of pineapple and a cherry on a skewer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

179 calories; protein 0.6g 1% DV; carbohydrates 20.4g 7% DV; fat 0.2g; cholesterolmg; sodium 2.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (79)

Most helpful positive review

myshtari

02/17/2008

I am a bartender, i have served a version of this drink with great results. In order to get a real upside-down cake flavor, add amaretto. watch out for grenadine. Some complain of being too sweet. I serve it as a cocktail with a splash of cranberry. (offsetts the sweetness, adds the color that grenadine does.) I named it pineapple upside-down cake because it totally reminded me of one of my favorite desserts. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

CupcakeKelly

09/04/2008

A very, very good drink, but only if you make it right. First off, it MUST have Amaretto to make it taste like a real pineapple upside down cake. Usually a heavy splash or so. Second, use very good vanilla vodka. I've tried it with cheap vodka, and you can't taste the vanilla, which really makes or breaks this drink. You might be able to get away with regular vodka and a light splash of vanilla extract, but I really suggest the vanilla vodka. Read More

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99 Ratings

5 star values: 69
4 star values: 23
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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myshtari

02/17/2008

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CupcakeKelly

09/03/2008

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Sarah Jo

10/29/2008

Very very good. I added a touch of amaretto and it was just like a pineapple upside down cake. I'd make this again and again. Read More

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Justin

04/28/2007

Vanilla Vodka is good but try using Vanilla McGillicuddy's. It's a whole new ballgame Read More

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Tina

02/02/2009

HOOCHIE MAMMA! These little drinky-poos will have you licking your lips while watching the room spin in no time flat. Delish but potent! I couldn't find pineapple juice (I live in the boonies) so used pineapple cocktail juice instead (pineapple passion mango)...also didn't have vanilla vodka so just added a couple drops of Watkins vanilla and as another review suggested 1/4 cup of amaretto. Wow! My girlfriend and I took one sip and knew we were in for trouble! Our hubbies found them too sweet - so this is definitely one for the gals. Enjoy! Read More

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Lori McClaughry Marek

08/26/2006

Holy cow were these good! I had a girl's night out party at my house and decided to give these a try. It's almost scary how easy they were to make let alone how fast they were gone! I agree they do smell and taste like the real deal. Read More

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K-Dub

08/11/2009

Excellent! A girlfriend and I made these at my b-day party. Love the flavors. I will be making this again. Read More

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IMVINTAGE

03/27/2007

Loved it! I used some of the juice from the cherries instead of grenadine just because I'm lazy.;o) Even hubby enjoyed one of these. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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FAMOUSFAMOS

02/28/2005

We made these for a New Year's celebration and they have become a drink staple for our get togethers!. YUMMY! Read More

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Very very good. I added a touch of amaretto and it was just like a pineapple upside down cake. I'd make this again and again.

Vanilla Vodka is good but try using Vanilla McGillicuddy's. It's a whole new ballgame

Excellent! A girlfriend and I made these at my b-day party. Love the flavors. I will be making this again.

Loved it! I used some of the juice from the cherries instead of grenadine just because I'm lazy.;o) Even hubby enjoyed one of these. Thanks for the recipe!