New Amsterdam Pineapple 1.75L

New Amsterdam Pineapple 1.75L is a pineapple-flavored vodka bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a handle-size 1.75-liter format. Five-times distilled and three-times filtered from American grain, it earned an 84/100 from Tastings.com in April 2019 and a 2015 SIP Award, establishing it as a reliable tropical option in the value-flavored vodka space.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 proof)  |  Origin: Modesto, California, USA  |  Flavored Vodka  |  Distillery: New Amsterdam Spirits

Production & Heritage

New Amsterdam Spirits operates out of Modesto, California, producing a wide lineup of flavored and unflavored vodkas targeted at the everyday drinker. The pineapple expression begins as a neutral spirit distilled five times from American grain, then undergoes triple filtration before pineapple and tropical fruit flavoring is introduced. That five-distillation, three-filtration regimen is the backbone of the entire New Amsterdam vodka range, designed to strip harshness and deliver a clean canvas for the added fruit character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright, unmistakable pineapple jumps from the glass immediately, followed by broader tropical fruit sweetness and a faint hint of coconut. The nose is direct and uncomplicated, signaling exactly what the palate will deliver.

Taste: The entry is sweet and juicy, dominated by freshly cut pineapple. At mid-palate, a layer of coconut emerges alongside continued tropical fruit, adding a touch of roundness. The sweetness stays front and center but never turns syrupy, kept in check by the spirit's filtered base.

Finish: Clean, crisp, and relatively short, with lingering pineapple and a light sugary fade. There is no burn or bitterness—just a refreshing tropical echo that invites the next sip or the next ingredient in a cocktail.

How to Drink New Amsterdam Pineapple

This vodka is built for mixing. While it can be served chilled as a simple shot or over ice, its tropical sweetness truly shines in cocktails. A Pineapple Mule (with ginger beer and lime) benefits from the vodka's clean pineapple punch balancing the spicy ginger. A Bay Breeze (with cranberry and pineapple juice) gains depth because the spirit reinforces the pineapple element without overwhelming the cranberry tartness. A Piña Colada riff—shaken with coconut cream and pineapple juice—works naturally here since the vodka already carries coconut undertones.

Best For

• Stocking a home bar for summer parties and barbecues
• Batching large-format tropical cocktails for group gatherings
• Casual mixed drinks when volume matters more than complexity
• Introducing friends to flavored vodka without a significant investment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Amsterdam Pineapple taste like? It delivers sweet, juicy pineapple flavor up front with subtle coconut notes at mid-palate and a clean, crisp finish. The profile is straightforward and tropical, leaning sweet rather than tart.

How does New Amsterdam Pineapple compare to Smirnoff Pineapple? Both sit in the same value tier and are flavored vodkas made from grain, but Smirnoff Pineapple is bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof) while New Amsterdam comes in slightly higher at 35% ABV (70 proof). The extra proof gives New Amsterdam a bit more body and versatility in cocktails where dilution from ice or mixers is expected.

Is New Amsterdam Pineapple good for cocktails? Yes—its clean base and pronounced pineapple flavor make it an effective and affordable cocktail ingredient, particularly in tropical and citrus-forward drinks where the fruit character can carry through other ingredients.

Where is New Amsterdam Pineapple made? It is produced by New Amsterdam Spirits in Modesto, California, using American grain that is five-times distilled and three-times filtered at their California facility.

What foods pair well with New Amsterdam Pineapple? Grilled shrimp skewers complement the tropical sweetness with smoky char. Fresh ceviche mirrors the bright, citrus-adjacent notes. Coconut-crusted chicken echoes the vodka's coconut undertones. Spicy Thai spring rolls benefit from the pineapple's cooling sweetness. A simple fruit salad with mango and papaya extends the tropical theme.

What sizes does New Amsterdam Pineapple come in? New Amsterdam Pineapple is commonly available in 750ml and 1.75L formats, with 375ml and 50ml options also found in many markets.

Is New Amsterdam Pineapple worth the price? It positions firmly as a budget-friendly flavored vodka, and its 84/100 score from Tastings.com and SIP Award recognition suggest it outperforms many spirits at this price tier. For mixing purposes, the 1.75L handle offers strong volume-to-value.

Why New Amsterdam Pineapple?

In a crowded field of flavored vodkas, the five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered production method gives this bottle a noticeably cleaner base than many competitors at the same price point. The 35% ABV—higher than several rival pineapple vodkas—helps it stand up in cocktails without disappearing under mixers. Its 84/100 Tastings.com score and 2015 SIP Award back up what the palate confirms: this is a well-executed, no-frills tropical vodka that does exactly what it promises, especially when bought in the economical 1.75-liter format for entertaining.