Arizona Twister
Malibu, gold tequila and vodka over crushed ice with pineapple, orange, coconut cream and a grenadine dash. A desert take on tropical excess.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
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Ingredients
- Pineapple Juice1 splash
- Orange Juice1 splash
- Vodka1 shot
- Pineapple1 wedge
- Grenadine1 dash
- Icecrushed
- Gold Tequila1 shot
- Coconut Rum1 shot
- Coconut Cream1 splash
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Arizona Twister close to the original.
Instead of Pineapple Juice
- Orange Juice— softer, everyday swap
- Passion Fruit Juice— tangier, more tropical
Instead of Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice— more tropical
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Pineapple
- Mango— softer tropical sweetness
Instead of Grenadine
- Raspberry Syrup— berry-forward, same blush
Instead of Gold Tequila
- Tequila— cleaner blanco character
Instead of Coconut Rum
- Coconut Liqueur— sweeter, more syrupy
Instead of Coconut Cream
- Coconut Milk— thinner — add a little syrup
Instructions
Just mix in the shots of rum, vodka, and tequila.
Add splashes of the three juices, heavy on the pineapple.
Top off with grenadine.
Crushed ice should already be in glass.
Top off the glass with a pineapple wedge.
Pairs well with
Tequila, coconut, and juices twist a desert luau — sweet-savory snacks spin along:
- Coconut chicken bites
- Pineapple salsa with chips
- Grilled corn bites
- Mango skewers
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