The Azalea Cocktail — A Pineapple & Cranberry Southern Classic

Named for the pink blooms of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, the Azalea cocktail is light, crisp, and beautifully rosy in color. Its gin base is balanced by tropical pineapple and tangy cranberry juice, making it an ideal warm-weather drink.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened to taste)
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• Lemon wheel or edible flower, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and lemon juice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
4. Strain into a chilled highball or rocks glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or edible flower for a vibrant touch.