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Piña Verde

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Flavor Profile: Herbal, tropical, creamy, citrusy

Piña Verde is a bold, herbal remix of the Piña Colada — blending the sweet richness of coconut and pineapple with the green intensity of Chartreuse.

Created by Erick Castro at Polite Provisions in San Diego, this modern classic trades rum for the herbal complexity of Green Chartreuse. The result is vibrant and tropical, with just enough bite to balance its creamy core. It’s a fresh take that stands beautifully on its own, whether or not you’re a Colada fan.

Piña Verde

A tropical modern classic that fuses the creamy sweetness of a Piña Colada with the bold herbal edge of Green Chartreuse. Balanced, vibrant, and refreshingly original.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: TJOD

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 0.75 oz Coconut Cream
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  • Garnish with pineapple leaves and a dehydrated lime wheel.
  • Serve with a reusable straw.

Notes

Created by Erick Castro of Polite Provisions, this vibrant twist on a Piña Colada uses Chartreuse as the base spirit.
Creamy, tropical, and herbaceous — it’s a perfectly balanced sipper that bridges tiki fun and botanical bite.

If you’re in the mood for something creamy and tropical with a botanical twist, the Piña Verde is a must. For more green Chartreuse favorites, head to the Chartreuse Collection or try the refreshing Chartreuse Swizzle.

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