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Pineapple Mezcal Sour (Zero-Proof Smoky Version)

A vibrant, smoky-tropical mocktail that captures the classic Pineapple Mezcal Sour vibe without alcohol. Fresh pineapple juice, bright lime, a kiss of smoke from a zero-proof mezcal-style spirit (or lapsang tea syrup), gentle sweetness, and a silky foam from aquafaba or egg white. Shake, pour, exhale: vacation energy in a glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces zero-proof mezcal-style spirit (or 1–2 tsp lapsang tea syrup; see below)
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water; adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 ounce aquafaba or 1 egg white (optional, for froth)
  • Ice
  • Pineapple wedge or lime wheel, for garnish
  • Pinch of chili powder or Tajín, optional
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup, optional)
  • 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lapsang souchong tea leaves (optional; for smoky tea syrup alternative)

Instructions
 

  • Make optional simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then cool completely.
  • For smoky tea syrup alternative (optional): Brew very strong lapsang souchong (1 tbsp leaves in 1/2 cup near-boiling water for 5–7 minutes). Use 1–2 teaspoons of this tea or fold some into your simple syrup to taste for a gentle smoke.
  • Chill a coupe or rocks glass while you prep the drink.
  • Add to a shaker: 2 oz zero-proof mezcal-style spirit (or 1–2 tsp lapsang tea syrup), 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and aquafaba or 1 egg white if using.
  • Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 20–30 seconds to build a thick foam.
  • Add ice and shake again until the shaker is frosty and the drink is well chilled, about 15–20 seconds.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or smoke level if desired (add syrup by 1/4 tsp increments; add a few more drops of smoky tea if needed).
  • Double strain into the chilled coupe or into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime wheel and a light dusting of chili powder or Tajín, if you like.
  • Serve immediately while the foam is lofty and the aromas are bright.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgSugar: 22g
Keyword Mocktail, Non Alcoholic Mezcal, Pineapple Mezcal Sour, Smoky Pineapple Sour, Zero Proof Cocktail
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