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Shaken · alcohol-free

Pineapple Express

Matthew Belanger's zero-proof espresso-martini variation with botanical and agave alternatives, coffee, and pineapple.

Short answer

Pineapple Express is a shaken alcohol-free cocktail made with nonalcoholic earthy botanical spirit, nonalcoholic agave-spirit alternative, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur alternative, cold brew coffee, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, and pineapple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pineapple Express ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Pineapple Express ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Nonalcoholic Earthy Botanical Spirit22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Nonalcoholic Agave-Spirit Alternative22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Nonalcoholic Coffee Liqueur Alternative30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Cold brew coffee30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Pineapple Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Demerara syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Pineapple1 slice———

Garnish: One small thin pineapple slice

Method

How to make Pineapple Express

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut exactly one small thin pineapple slice for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure both nonalcoholic spirits, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur, cold-brew concentrate, pineapple juice, and demerara syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 12 seconds to chill, dilute, and build a modest natural foam.

  5. 05

    Fine strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the rim and stem clean.

  6. 06

    Set exactly one small pineapple slice at the rim and serve without coffee beans or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Pineapple Express taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength0 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pineapple Express questions

What is in a Pineapple Express?

Kokto’s build uses nonalcoholic earthy botanical spirit, nonalcoholic agave-spirit alternative, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur alternative, cold brew coffee, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, and pineapple.

How long does a Pineapple Express take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Pineapple Express prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Pineapple Express alcohol-free?

Kokto classifies this house build as strength 0/5. Check every packaged ingredient because formulations can vary.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B095https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/pineapple-express · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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