Cakes and Cupcakes
Sparkling Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini Recipe
This Sparkling Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini is like your favorite retro dessert served in a glass. It combines the warm notes of vanilla and caramelized pineapple with a crisp, bubbly finish that keeps it from being overly cloying. It is the ultimate treat for anyone who loves a cocktail that tastes like a celebration.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 215 kcal
Method
Place four martini glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to get them properly chilled.
In a large cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and maraschino cherry syrup with a generous handful of ice.
Shake the mixture vigorously for at least 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold to the touch.
Strain the mixture evenly into the four chilled martini glasses.
Slowly pour 1 ounce of chilled prosecco or sparkling wine over the back of a spoon into each glass to add a layer of bubbles.
Drop a maraschino cherry into the bottom of each glass and garnish the rim with a fresh pineapple wedge.
Notes
To get that classic 'upside down' look, pour the cherry syrup in last if you want a gradient effect, or shake it in for a consistent pink hue.
Always use chilled sparkling wine; if it's warm, it will kill the bubbles and the temperature of your drink.
If you don't have vanilla vodka, you can use plain vodka and add a tiny drop of high-quality vanilla extract to the shaker.
Rim the glasses with a mix of granulated sugar and a pinch of cinnamon for a 'baked crust' flavor profile.
