Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 cups tequila blanco
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat, optional
- as needed ice cubes
- as needed kosher salt or chili salt, for rimming glasses
- 4 pineapple wedges, for garnish
- 4 jalapeño slices, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the margarita glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dipping the rim into kosher salt or chili salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila blanco, fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and sliced jalapeño (if using).
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with fresh ice. If you prefer less jalapeño flavor, you can double strain to remove the pepper slices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Garnish each margarita with a pineapple wedge and an optional jalapeño slice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 cups tequila blanco
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat, optional
- as needed ice cubes
- as needed kosher salt or chili salt, for rimming glasses
- 4 pineapple wedges, for garnish
- 4 jalapeño slices, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the margarita glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dipping the rim into kosher salt or chili salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila blanco, fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and sliced jalapeño (if using).
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with fresh ice. If you prefer less jalapeño flavor, you can double strain to remove the pepper slices.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Garnish each margarita with a pineapple wedge and an optional jalapeño slice.
⏱️ 1 min