Golden Hour Jungle Negroni is a bright, tropical-leaning gin cocktail that balances bitter Campari with juicy pineapple and fresh lemon. LAVA Agave Nectar smooths the bitterness while keeping the profile clean and crisp, allowing the gin botanicals to shine. Vibrant, slightly bitter, and refreshingly unexpected, this cocktail feels like a sunset aperitivo with a tropical twist. It’s ideal for patio menus, warm evenings, or a bold signature pour.
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Golden Hour Jungle Negroni Recipe
A pineapple-forward gin cocktail with Campari bitterness, fresh lemon, and LAVA Agave Nectar.
- Total Time: 3
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz Campari
• 0.25 oz LAVA Agave Nectar (adjust to taste)
• Garnish: pineapple leaf or lemon wheel
• Ice: shaken and served over fresh ice
Instructions
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Add gin, pineapple juice, lemon juice, Campari, and LAVA Agave Nectar to a shaker.
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Add ice and shake until well chilled.
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Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
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Garnish with a pineapple leaf or lemon wheel.
Notes
• Increase Campari to 0.75 oz for a more bitter-forward profile.
• Serve up in a coupe for a sleeker aperitif-style presentation.
• Swap gin for mezcal for a smoky tropical variation.
• Approx 170–210 calories depending pineapple and agave amounts.
- Prep Time: 3
- Method: Shake and strain
