Easy Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe

I have a weakness for cocktails that look like sunshine in a glass and taste like someone gave me permission to nap at 5 p.m. The Easy Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe is my personal answer to “I want something tropical but I also left the parenting manual in the dryer.” Bright, fruity, and just the right amount of sticky, it masks the fact that I used a blender I haven’t cleaned since last summer. Try it because it makes people think you planned ahead. I did not.

One time my husband valiantly volunteered to muddle the pineapple and somehow ended up wearing the entire fruit. The kids laughed, the dog judged him, and I took the photo I still use as blackmail. I tried to save him by straining the drink, which only resulted in a splash fight and three fewer clean glasses. Win for bonding, loss for glassware. Lesson: let him do the cocktail, but for the love of all things citrus, give him an apron.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Pre-batch: Mix the non-carbonated parts in a pitcher and keep chilled. Add fizz right before serving so it still feels like you cared.
– Use frozen pineapple chunks. Fresh is superior, but frozen is a hero on Wednesdays.
– No-extra-glass hack: Blend and serve directly from the pitcher to the glasses. Yes, it’s sloppy. No, you won’t wash fewer dishes if anyone is looking.
– Use a handheld citrus squeezer so you don’t enlist three kids for a manual-squeeze assembly line. They’ll protest; you’ll win.

Serving Ideas

– Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a dramatic umbrella because theatrics count.
– Serve with salty snacks — chips, pretzels, or someone else’s resignation. Alcohol and salt equal instant calm.
– If the kids drove you mad: serve it with a straw and a chair by the pool. For non-pool owners: the porch counts.
– For dinner, steer toward grilled chicken or fish; it plays well with tropical sweetness and suppresses your salad-avoidance guilt.

What to Serve It With

– Grilled shrimp skewers — because smoky + sweet is an actual power couple.
– A simple green salad with lime vinaigrette — low effort, high moral points.
– Coconut rice if you’re feeling extra and want people to salute your culinary bravery.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– If it’s too sweet, add a squeeze of fresh lime. I learned this the hard way after making a batch that could double as syrup.
– Don’t over-blend or you’ll get froth instead of a smooth sip. I once treated myself to a blender foam mustache for an hour.
– Taste as you go. You are allowed to be the boss of your own drink. Taste it like you mean it.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. If you made a big pitcher, keep it covered and drink within 24 hours — carbonation and flavor fade faster than your will to do dishes.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. For a lighter version, use soda water instead of tonic or reduce the simple syrup. Want a boozy upgrade? A splash of dark rum plays well with pineapple.

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Easy Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe

A refreshing and tasty cocktail perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 oz vodka use a good quality vodka
• ▢ 1 oz orange juice freshly squeezed is best
• ▢ 0.5 oz grenadine for sweetness and color
• ▢ 1 cup ice crushed

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, orange juice, and grenadine.
• Add crushed ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.

Notes

Enjoy responsibly!