The Tropical Heat Spicy Mocktail is an easy-to-sip drink that is spritzy, spicy, and super easy to make.

Right now, I’m on the hunt for fun mocktails to quench my pregnancy cravings. This one ticks all the boxes! Made with fresh jalapenos, pineapple coconut juice, fresh blood orange and lime sparkling water, this drink is a little spicy, a little sweet, with some tartness to balance it all out.

Tropical heat cocktail in a wavy glass with ice, garnished with a dried citrus slice, yellow edible flower, and a pineapple leaf, served on a textured amber coaster.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Jalapeño slices: Use fresh slices for a crisp, vibrant heat, adjusting the quantity depending on how spicy you like it.
  • Pineapple coconut juice: Langers Farm has the creamiest juice that is so perfect in this. If you don’t have pineapple coconut juice, substitute for pineapple and add a splash of coconut milk or coconut water. 
  • Blood orange juice: This juice adds the most delicious and unique citrusy flavor, making this spicy mocktail even more complex.
  • Lime sparkling water: I used the lime sparkling water from LaCroix Sparkling Water. I’m obsessed with how FRESH its flavor is.
  • Dehydrated pineapple, Pineapple frond, Edible flower: for garnish.

Tools & Equipment List

Check out my favorite glasses here!

Tropical heat cocktail in a wavy glass with ice, garnished with a dried citrus slice, yellow edible flower, and a pineapple leaf, served on a textured amber coaster.

How to Make It

  • Prepare all your garnishes and slice jalapeño if using them.
  • Pop your jalapeño slices in a cocktail glass, gently muddle to release the juices, and crack the peppers. Add pineapple coconut juice and blood orange juice, then stir to combine. 
  • Fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling lime water.
  • Garnish with dehydrated pineapple, a pineapple frond, edible flowers, and additional jalapeño slices.

Watch How to Make It

@thesocialsipper

Yeah, this mocktail is a win for sure 🙌 I’ve been on spice kick lately, so when I crafted the perfect balance between spritz and spice, you can say I got really excited Tropical Heat Mocktail (makes 1) ◻️ 2 jalapeno slices, plus more for garnish ◻️ 2 oz pineapple coconut juice ◻️ 1 oz blood orange juice ◻️ 2-3 oz lime sparkling water ◻️ Dehydrated pineapple, for garnish ◻️ Pineapple frond, for garnish ◻️ Edible flower, for garnish 1. Add jalapeno slices to a cocktail glass. Muddle to crack jalapeno and release juices. Add pineapple coconut juice, blood orange juice and stir. 2. Fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda. 3. If desired, garnish with dehydrated pineapple, a pineapple frond, edible flowers and more jalapeno. #mocktailsandcocktails #mocktails #mocktails🍹 #mocktailsummer

♬ Come Inside Of My Heart – IV Of Spades

Sipping Tips & FAQs

Adjust how spicy it is
Muddle the jalapeño slices gently for a milder heat, or muddle more aggressively if you prefer a stronger kick. You can also remove the seeds for less intensity.

Chill your glass
I love to chill the cocktail glass in the freezer before making my blood orange mocktail mix.

Can I batch-make this mocktail?
Yes! To make a larger batch, combine the pineapple coconut juice, blood orange juice, and muddled jalapeño slices (without the ice or club soda) in a pitcher. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, pour over ice and top with sparkling lime water, then garnish just before serving.

Can I drink this spicy mocktail while pregnant?
Yup! As long as you can handle the little hit from the jalapeno.

What can I use instead of sparkling lime water?
If you don’t have lime sparkling water, you can swap it with club soda and a splash of fresh lime juice. You’ll get a similar refreshing, fizzy effect in your spicy pineapple mocktail.

Make Ahead and Storage Notes 

You can mix the pineapple coconut juice, blood orange juice, and muddled jalapeños ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Be warned, the jalapenos will infuse in the drink and get spicier the longer you store.

Add the sparkling lime water, ice, and garnishes just before serving so your spicy mocktail stays fresh and fizzy!

More Spicy Drinks to Try

If you loved this recipe, I would SO appreciate it if you would give this recipe a star review below. Also, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @thesocialsipper! 

For more great recipes, follow me on Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest and Facebook.

If you’re interested in taking scroll-stopping photos and videos of your food and drinks, follow @foodphotographymentor on Insta and check out our food photography equipment here.

Tropical heat cocktail in a wavy glass with ice, garnished with a dried citrus slice, yellow edible flower, and a pineapple leaf, served on a textured amber coaster.
No ratings yet

Tropical Heat Spicy Mocktail

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
The Tropical Heat Spicy Mocktail is an easy-to-sip drink that is spritzy, spicy, and super easy to make.
Print Leave a Review Pin Recipe

Ingredients
 

  • 2 jalapeno slices, plus more for garnish
  • 2 oz pineapple coconut juice
  • 1 oz blood orange juice
  • 2-3 oz lime sparkling water
  • Dehydrated pineapple, for garnish
  • Pineapple frond, for garnish
  • Edible flower, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add jalapeno slices to a cocktail glass. Muddle to crack jalapeno and release juices. Add pineapple coconut juice, blood orange juice and stir. Fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda.
  • If desired, garnish with dehydrated pineapple, a pineapple frond, edible flowers and more jalapeno.
Did you Make this Recipe?Let me know what you think in the comments below, or tag @thesocialsipper on Instagram!