Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces blanco tequila
- 8 fluid ounces pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar, or to taste
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- ice, as needed
For the Rim and Garnish
- 1/4 cup Tajín seasoning, or chili-lime salt
- 4 lime wedges
- 4 pineapple wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your serving glasses. Pour the Tajín seasoning onto a small, shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the Tajín, rotating to coat evenly. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the sliced jalapeño. Gently muddle the jalapeño slices to release their flavor and heat. Be careful not to over-muddle, as this can make the drink too bitter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the blanco tequila, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the cocktail shaker with the muddled jalapeño. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is thoroughly chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the ice-filled glasses, ensuring no jalapeño pieces fall into the drink unless desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish each margarita with a fresh lime wedge and a pineapple wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces blanco tequila
- 8 fluid ounces pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar, or to taste
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- ice, as needed
For the Rim and Garnish
- 1/4 cup Tajín seasoning, or chili-lime salt
- 4 lime wedges
- 4 pineapple wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your serving glasses. Pour the Tajín seasoning onto a small, shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the Tajín, rotating to coat evenly. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the sliced jalapeño. Gently muddle the jalapeño slices to release their flavor and heat. Be careful not to over-muddle, as this can make the drink too bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the blanco tequila, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the cocktail shaker with the muddled jalapeño. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is thoroughly chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the ice-filled glasses, ensuring no jalapeño pieces fall into the drink unless desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish each margarita with a fresh lime wedge and a pineapple wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min