Spicy, Jalapeño-Infused Pineapple Margarita Recipe
Say hello to your new favorite cocktail: the spicy pineapple margarita. Naturally sweet pineapple gets a fiery kick from sliced jalapeños and a Tajín-salt rim, creating the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Ideal for Cinco de Mayo—or any hot summer day.
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
Lowball glass
Grill or grill pan if grilling pineapple—highly recommend!
Ingredients
- 3 oz tequila blanco, such as Casamigos
- 4 oz pineapple juice, fresh or bottled
- 1 ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ oz Cointreau
- pineapple wedges, for garnish, about 1-2 per drink
- Kosher salt
- Tajin
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Make the pineapple marg. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add 4 oz pineapple juice, 3 oz tequila, 1½ oz fresh lime juice, and 1½ oz Cointreau. Secure lid, then shake for 10-12 seconds to aerate the drink.
- Grill pineapple wedges. This step is optional, but adds so much flavor and is delicious for snacking! Heat a large grill pan or grill over medium-high heat. When hot, grill pineapple wedges for 1-2 minutes per side, or until just charred. Set aside.
- Prepare the glass, then serve. Run a lime wedge along the rim of the glass, then dip upside down into a shallow bowl with equal parts Kosher salt and tajin stirred together. Place ice in glass (optional). Strain into glasses, then add 1-2 jalapeño slices to each drink. Garnish with grilled pineapple wedges.
Notes
- Tajín is a blend of chili powder, dehydrated lime, and sea salt. It adds salty, tangy flavor with very little heat and makes a great addition to cocktail glass rims.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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