Name: Grilled Pineapple Margarita
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ ounce Tequila Blanco; 1-ounce orange liqueur or triple sec.; ½ ounce fresh lime juice; ½ cup grilled pineapple cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon of agave nectar; 1 slice of grilled pineapple or lime wheel optional for garnish; 1 cup crushed ice

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For this grilling season, you must prepare this amazing Grilled Pineapple Margarita Recipe that will make a good pairing with most BBQ dishes.

What is a Grilled Pineapple Margarita?

This simple recipe is a twist on the Classic Margarita recipe, using a Grilled Pineapple that will give us an exquisite smoky flavor mixed with Tequila Blanco, Orange liqueur (Cointreau), Pineapple Chunks, fresh Lime Juice, and sweetened Agave Nectar results in this Grilled Pineapple Margarita ready-to-be-tasted with your best-grilled dishes.

Ingredients For a Grilled Pineapple Margarita

This Grilled Pineapple Margarita recipe is simple and easy to make, just grab the following two ingredients:

Tequila Blanco- Who doesn´t love drinking Tequila? Tropical fruit like pineapple and this spirit go amazing mix together!

Orange Liqueur- The citrusy flavor and sweetness it’s the perfect balance for this margarita.

Grilled Pineapple- Grilled food is always delicious, but the smoky flavor of the pineapple will take this recipe to another level.
Lime Juice– The acidity of the freshly squeezed juice and its vitamin C perfectly complement our recipe.

Agave Syrup- It will balance the citrus of the lime juice.
Pineapple Slices- Optional for garnish

Crushed Ice- I love using this type of ice for refreshing cocktails to be able to maintain their freshness for longer.

(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

How to Make a Grilled Pineapple Margarita?

It was never so easy to prepare this gorgeous Grilled Pineapple Margarita Recipe!

Instructions:

Step 1

Preheat your grill to 375-400 ·F (medium-high heat) If you don’t have a grill, don´t worry use a grill pan.

Step 2

Add a slice of fresh pineapple or wedges to the hot grill and grill for 3-5 minutes on each side until have great grill marks.

Step 3

Remove the pineapple from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes and then cut it into chunks.

Step 4

In a cocktail shaker pour Tequila Blanco, orange liqueur, pineapple chunks (pineapple juice optional), fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.

Step 5

Muddle gently all the ingredients, add crushed ice, and shake vigorously for 5-8 sec.

Step 6

Strain and serve into a Margarita or rocks glass, garnish with a slice of grilled pineapple or lime wheel, and ENJOY!

Variation of a Grilled Pineapple Margarita

The variations are infinite, here I leave you some of them that are interesting. You will love these other Margarita recipes: Spicy Margarita, Strawberry, and Peach.

Try your Favorite!

Mezcal- Swap the tequila for mezcal to enhance the smoky flavor, you will love the result.

Basil- Add a few fresh basil leaves for a fresher, more aromatic flavor.

Pineapple Liqueur- substitute orange liqueur and enhance the flavor of Pineapple.

Rosemary- Rosemary and pineapple are one of my favorite combinations add a stick and discover its flavor!

Chili Powder- Rim the glass with Tajin chili or salt to give a tangy taste!

Frozen- Make it frozen by adding all the ingredients into a high-speed blender until get a slushy texture.

Virgin- Turn it into a mocktail by removing the liquor and adding pineapple soda or juice.

Can I make Spicy Grilled Pineapple Margarita?

Absolutely, add a few slices of jalapeno peppers and rim the glass with chili powder!

Check this Classic Pineapple Margarita and just add fresh jalapeño or if you prefer habanero pepper this Mango-Habanero Margarita recipe will be for you!

The result will be awesome!

Suggestion to serve with Grilled Pineapple Margarita

There are several dishes with which you can accompany this incredible recipe, here are some:

Chicken Satay– Grill chicken with spices and some lime will be perfect for drinking with a margarita.

Seafood- Like a ceviche, or fried calamari.

Pulled Pork (or Carnitas) tacos always with a margarita special for this grilled and smoky flavor of the pineapple.

Shrimp Tacos- Most of the people like shrimp, so this is a great combination for our recipe!

When to Serve a Grilled Pineapple Margarita?

Margarita anytime!

Try it as a:

Beach Time
Pool Parties
BBQ Party
On a Game Day
Happy Hour Drink
On a Summer hot day
Thanksgiving
Christmas celebration

Guide to Tequilas for Grilled Pineapple Margarita

Tequila is made by distilling the fermentation of blue agave plants. The origin of the liquor can be traced back over 1000 years to the time of the Aztecs and their fermented milky drink, pulque. By current Mexican law, all products advertising themselves as tequila must come from Tequila, Jalisco – a state in central Mexico.

By taking the heart of an agave plant and steaming it, tequila producers shred the heart (known as the piña) until a juice called aguamiel comes off. The aguamiel is mixed with cane sugar and yeast and fermented for several days. Then the juice is distilled twice in copper pots and reaches 90-proof or higher. For any spirit to be officially recognized as tequila, it must contain at least 51 percent blue agave plant distillate.

Blanco

Blanco Tequila (Silver) can be bottled immediately or aged for up to two months and is the purest flavor of Tequila because it contains no added flavoring agents. It is also the best representation of the natural sweetness of the blue agave plant, it is excellent for mixing!

Tasting notes: Never barrel aged, the most authentic flavor of the agave plant, including some citrus, spicy notes with a slightly floral scent!

Joven

“Young” in Spanish, this type of Tequila is commonly referred to as gold. This Tequila derives its name from the golden color imparted upon the liquid from extracts added to change the flavor and hue of the Tequila beyond the blue agave plant.

Tasting notes: Citrusy, spicy, sweeter than Blanco

Reposado

In Spanish, reposado means “rested”. This Tequila is aged in a French or American oak barrel for 2 to 12 months, giving it time to turn a pale golden color, it is excellent for mixing!

Tasting notes: Bold Blanco taste with caramel and honey. Depending on how long it has been aged, some can pull in flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon, or dried chocolate.

Añejo

Añejo, meaning “aged,” spends one to three years in an oak barrel like the ones used for aging whiskey or wine. It gets smoother and darker, and the taste is sweeter thanks to the barrel.

Tasting notes: Smooth, removing the sharpness of a Blanco, and adding sugary and caramelized notes.

Extra Añejo

A somewhat new type of tequila that is barrel-aged for more than three years. The spirit becomes a dark amber color.

Most of these tequilas are Top Shelf, they are great for sipping!

Tasting notes: Rich with nuts, caramel, fruit, and spice, like Bourbon or a Cognac.

Knowing a little about tequilas, you can now choose yours!

Notes:

Put the glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting the preparation of the recipe, this will keep our cocktail colder for a longer time!

Make the mixture in advance and keep it in the refrigerator to serve it sooner.

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Grapefruit Margarita

Coconut Margarita

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