Classic Pineapple Margarita

This refreshing pineapple margarita is great for everybody and summer weather.

This is a summer flavor This pineapple margarita has a refreshing tropical flavor. Sweet, fresh, and icy cold, this Pineapple Margarita recipe combines the elements of a delicious margarita, It´s a little spicy on the rim, that’s perfect with the sweetness from the agave and fresh lime juice. Such a perfect balance to be enjoyed.

The Pineapple Margarita combines all of the best refreshing elements: Great tequila, pineapple, lime juice, agave syrup and chilli powder to give that kick in the end, you can be on vacation by drinking this refreshing margarita, Let the shaker do the work and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ ounces tequila (any, but Reposado is recommended)
• 1 ounce orange liquor (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 3 ounces pineapple juice (you can use the one they sell ready-made in supermarkets or make fresh juice)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of agave nectar (or any kind of sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 pineapple leave (optional for garnishing)
• 1 wedge of lime for garnishing as show in the photos

How to Make a Pineapple Margarita

1.- Rim glass with chili powder (optional)

2.- In a shaker glass with ice, add tequila, orange liquor, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave syrup and stir to combine, shake vigorously for 30 seconds until chilled

3. Transfer the contents of the shaker into your prepared glass with fresh ice and optionally garnish 

How to Serve  

I love to serve pineapple margaritas in a short glass, It is very practical and comfortable in the hand, which provide some aesthetic flair, You can use the classic margarita glass too, rimming the glass with chilli powder for a pineapple margarita provides a sweet and sour touch!

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Pineapple Margarita

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This pineapple margarita
has a refreshing tropical flavor. It´s a little spicy on the rim, that's
perfect with the sweetness from the agave and fresh lime juice.

Such a perfect balance to be enjoyed!

Prep Time 7 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces tequila (any, but white is recommended)
• 1 ounce orange liquor (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau) I used Mexican brand Controy, But its your choice.
• 3 ounces pineapple juice (you can use the one they sell ready-made in supermarkets or make fresh juice)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of agave nectar (or any kind of sugar)
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 pineapple leave (optional for garnishing)• 1 wedge of lime for garnishing as show in the photos

Instructions

1.- Rim
glass with chili powder (optional)

2.- In a
shaker glass with ice, add tequila, orange liquor, pineapple juice, lime juice,
agave syrup and stir to combine, shake vigorously for 30 seconds until chilled

3. Transfer the contents of the shaker into your prepared glass with
fresh ice and optionally garnish 

 

Notes

• Make it frozen adding all the ingredients to the blender.
  
  
• Rim it the glass with salt instead chili
  powder. 
  
  
• Piece of pineapple in the shape of a triangle optional
  for garnishing.