Aquamarine
The Aquamarine is a medium tropical cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 29 out of 100
- Sweet
- 97 out of 100
- Fruity
- 97 out of 100
- Boozy
- 36 out of 100
How to make an Aquamarine
To make an Aquamarine, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz Hpnotiq, 1 oz pineapple juice and 1 oz Banana Liqueur.
You'll need
- Hpnotiq2 oz
- Pineapple Juice1 oz
- Banana Liqueur1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add Hpnotiq, pineapple juice and banana liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Aquamarine questions
What does an Aquamarine taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Aquamarine?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Aquamarine and a Banana Cream Pi?
Both use pineapple juice and Banana Liqueur. The Aquamarine adds Hpnotiq, while the Banana Cream Pi uses Malibu Rum. The Aquamarine is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Banana Cream Pi is built in the glass and served in a wine glass.
Should an Aquamarine be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of Aquamarines?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz Hpnotiq, 6 oz pineapple juice and 6 oz Banana Liqueur in a jug and chill it. Add 4¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Aquamarine in?
A cocktail glass.