This pineapple margarita is a tropical spin on the basic! The profitable mixture of pineapple, tequila, and lime makes a refreshing cocktail bursting with taste.
Right here’s a tropical drink that marries the proper mixture of pineapple, tequila and lime: the pineapple margarita! Through the years, Alex and I’ve turn out to be consultants in all of the margarita recipes, from the basic to the extra funky and off-the-wall. This juicy, fruity summer season cocktail has turn out to be a favourite that works in any season.
What we love about this recipe: The candy pineapple goes hand in hand with the sharp chunk of the tequila and zingy lime. Add Cointreau orange liqueur to the combination, and it’s bursting with tropical taste. It’s simply as simple because the basic, however makes a good larger assertion (we expect). It’s good for events, and we love serving up the spicy variation, too!
What’s in a pineapple margarita?
The basic margarita recipe is among the most well-known cocktails of all time, invented again within the 1930’s. In truth, it’s on the record of Worldwide Bartender Affiliation’s IBA official cocktails. Which means that there’s an “official” definition of the substances in a margarita: lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. We’re margarita purists and we love the simplicity of this drink made the proper means.
This pineapple margarita is spin on the basic that’s in the identical vein. The sweetness of the pineapple juice and the trace of sugar within the Cointreau make it the proper candy tart taste. In case you desire a sweeter margarita, you possibly can all the time add easy syrup or agave syrup. Right here’s what you’ll want for a pineapple margarita:
- Pineapple juice
- Tequila (use blanco or reposado)
- Cointreau
- Recent lime juice
How you can make a pineapple margarita
This pineapple margarita is “on the rocks,” which means it’s served over ice. It’s a basic “shaken” cocktail you possibly can combine up in a cocktail shaker. The salt rim is elective, however it provides simply the suitable searing saltiness to every sip. Right here’s what to do:
- Step 1: Rim the glass with salt. Lower a notch in a lime and use it to moist the rim. Place salt on a plate, then place the glass into the salt and rotate so simply the skin of the rim is roofed.
- Step 2: Shake in a cocktail shaker. Place the pineapple juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with 1 handful of ice and shake till chilly.
- Pressure right into a glass and add ice. Pressure it right into a glass and serve with clear ice if serving on the rocks. We wish to garnish with a recent pineapple wedge, however that’s only for appears to be like!
The very best tequila for margaritas
You need to use any kind of tequila on this pineapple margaritas recipe. Our rule of thumb is to purchase a mid-price vary bottle: the value normally corresponds to the standard of liquor! Search for 750 ml bottles within the vary of $22 to $35. You need to use both blanco or reposado tequila right here.
- Tequila blanco (or “new” tequila) has been aged lower than 2 months and has a robust, simple taste.
- Tequila reposado (“rested” in Spanish) is aged longer, from 2 to 12 months. It has a extra nuanced taste, with notes of oak and vanilla.
Concepts for the salt rim
To take the drink presentation excessive, attempt our home made margarita salt for the salt rim! The festive inexperienced and orange from the citrus peel look stunning in opposition to the yellow of the pineapple margarita! Tajín is one other nice possibility for the rim, a Mexican seasoning mix that provides a burst of tangy, spicy taste.
Spicy variation: add jalapeño pepper!
🌶️ Wish to combine up this pineapple margarita? Make it spicy! Add 3 to 4 jalapeño pepper slices when making the cocktail, or go this Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita and Spicy Pineapple Margarita. The warmth and tangy brightness of the pepper pairs completely with the tropical pineapple.
Make a pineapple margarita pitcher for a crowd
Wish to combine up a batch for a crowd? As a substitute of creating single drinks, combine up an enormous pitcher. Right here’s what to do: we did the maths so that you don’t need to! To make a pitcher that serves 8 drinks, combine collectively in a pitcher:
- 1 ½ cups tequila
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- ¾ cup Cointreau
- ¾ cup lime juice
Add 3 handfuls of ice and stir till chilly. Pour into glasses and serve!
Just a few extra margarita recipes
Need extra margarita concepts? We’ve got tons extra the place this comes from. Listed here are some margarita recipes to attempt:
🍍Love pineapple? Attempt all our pineapple juice cocktails, just like the tropical Pineapple Rum Cocktail or Pineapple Vodka Cocktail.
Often requested questions
Style your margarita as you go. If it’s too candy, add just a little extra lime juice for tartness. It’s also possible to add a bit of easy syrup or agave nectar within the recipe.
For a basic contact, rim your glass with coarse kosher salt. It’s also possible to get artistic with a superfine sugar rim or a chili lime salt or Tajin rim for a spicy kick.
Sure, go to our Frozen Margarita recipe and substitute 4 cups frozen pineapple for the ice.
Description
This pineapple margarita is a tropical spin on the basic! The profitable mixture of pineapple, tequila and lime makes a killer cocktail.
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) tequila blanco or reposado*
- 2 ounces (¼ cup) pineapple juice
- ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) Cointreau
- ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoon) recent lime juice
- Kosher salt, flaky sea salt, or margarita salt for the rim (elective)
- Ice, for serving (attempt clear ice)
- For the garnish: pineapple wedge
- Lower a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime across the rim of a glass. Dip the sting of the rim right into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
- Place all substances in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake till chilly. (For a sweeter margarita, style and add a touch of easy syrup or agave syrup, to style.) Pressure the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.
Notes
Pitcher variation: To make a pineapple margarita pitcher that serves 8, combine collectively in a pitcher: 1 ½ cups tequila, 2 cups pineapple juice, ¾ cup Cointreau, and ¾ cup lime juice. Add 3 handfuls of ice and stir till chilly. Pour into glasses and serve!
For a candy margarita: Add easy syrup or agave syrup, to style, beginning with 1 teaspoon and steadily growing.
For a spicy margarita: Add 3 to 4 slices jalapeño pepper to the cocktail shaker, or go to Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita or Spicy Pineapple Margarita.
Rim variations: Attempt margarita salt or a Tajín rim, a Mexican seasoning mix of chili peppers, lime, and salt that provides a burst of tangy, spicy taste.
- Class: Drink
- Methodology: Shaken
- Delicacies: Cocktails
- Eating regimen: Vegan
Key phrases: Pineapple margarita, pineapple tequila cocktail
