Amazing Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita 5-Minute Recipe
Make a Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita for a sweet and spicy kick. This cocktail balances tropical fruit with a pleasant heat. It is simple to prepare and perfect for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 2 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 2 Thin Slices Fresh Jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- Pineapple wedge and a slice of jalapeño for garnish
- Coarse Salt or Tajin for rim (optional)
Instructions
- If using a rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass. Roll the rim in salt or Tajin.
- Place the pineapple juice and jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently just enough to release the jalapeño flavor.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Seal the shaker and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a jalapeño slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeño slices based on your preferred spice level. Start with one slice.
- Use high-quality tequila for the best flavor outcome.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Low (unless salted rim)
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Trace
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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