Pineapple Margarita

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If you like tequila, you'll love this tropical pineapple margarita. It's an easy drink to make for that summer feeling all year long.

Ingredients for a pineapple margarita on a countertop.

 

What’s in a Pineapple Margarita?

A margarita is a classic cocktail. Margaritas make me think not only of Mexican foods, but of hot summer sun and generally a good time. The ability to create variations on this classic cocktail are endless, but I think the best variations have a tropical fruit. Enter the Pineapple Margarita! The classic ratio of tequila to cointreau to lime in a margarita is 2:1:1. When I’m making a pineapple margarita, however, this ratio shifts a little. Instead of that classic ratio,  I use a little less tequila, a little less lime juice and add pineapple juice to the mix. You’ll thank me for this because this cocktail is so delicious you’ll probably want more than one!

Hands rimming a rocks glass with a wedge of lime with margarita ingredients around.

 

Prepare your Glasses First

When making any cocktail, the first step is to prepare your glass. In this case, you should cover the rim of the glass with salt. To do that, rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass to moisten it and then dip it into coarse salt. THEN, put your ice cubes into the glass. I like to strain the cocktail over fresh ice cubes, rather than pouring shaken cubes from the shaker into the glass.

Looking down into a shaker with pineapple margarita and ingredients all around.

 

What Tequila to Use for a Pineapple Margarita?

There are about as many choices for tequila in a pineapple margarita as there are variations of margaritas themselves! Basically, it comes down to your favorite brand in one of two categories of tequila. Blanco (also known as silver or white) tequila is the least aged of all tequilas. This tequila has a crisp and refreshing flavor since instead of being aged in barrels, it usually goes straight from the still into stainless steel tanks. This is probably your best bet for a margarita. Lucky for you, it’s also usually the least expensive.

The next level up of tequilas is a reposado, which is slightly golden in color because it has been aged in barrels for 2 – 12 months. It has a more rounded mellow flavor and I think it is excellent in this pineapple margarita, especially if you’re not a fan of the bite of tequila and prefer a smoother cocktail. As for brands… there’s a world to choose from. I wouldn’t break the bank on tequila when making a cocktail, but I wouldn’t go bottom shelf either. Pick a good, medium-priced tequila and you can’t go wrong.

Pouring a spicy pineapple margarita out of a cocktail shaker into a Tajin rimmed rocks glass.

 

Spicy Pineapple Margarita Option

If you’d like a little more spice in your life, why not try a Spicy Pineapple Margarita? There are just a few changes you’ll make to the recipe. First of all, when coating the rim of the cocktail glass, dip the moistened rim into a mix of coarse salt and Tajin® spice blend. You could use a 1:1 ratio, or lean heavier on the spice if you’re up for trouble. Then, add a few slices of Jalapeño pepper to the shaker when you shake your cocktail. Save one extra slice for the garnish too. 

Two pineapple margaritas in rocks glasses with a cocktail shaker and a pineapple top behind them.
 
 

Pineapple Margarita

  • Prep Time: 5 m
  • Total Time: 5 m
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces tequila blanco
  • 2 ounces Cointreau or triple sec
  • 8 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
Garnish options:
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Pineapple wedges
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Run a fresh lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Invert the glass and dip the rim in sea salt. If making a spicy margarita, dip the glass in some Tajin seasoning.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, pineapple juice and lime juice. If making a spicy pineapple margarita, add the Jalapeño slices. Cover the shaker with the lid and shake hard for 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the cocktail into the salt rimmed glasses (with or without ice) and garnish with a wedge of pineapple or lime. Add a couple Jalapeño slices to the glass if making a spicy margarita.

 

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