Spicy Pineapple Margarita 🍹 is a sweet, tangy cocktail made with silver tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, and fresh jalapeño. A Tajín-rimmed glass adds a chile-lime kick to every sip.
It’s easy to make at home for happy hour, Cinco de Mayo, or your next summer gathering.
If you’re a fan of Mexican cocktails, try my Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita recipe next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
- Sweet with a little heat. Pineapple juice balances the fresh jalapeño for a fruity, refreshing cocktail.
- Easy to make. Just muddle, shake, and pour. You don’t need any special equipment beyond a cocktail shaker.
- Easy to customize. Adjust the jalapeño, change the rim seasoning, or make a pitcher for a party.
-Maggie
🍍Ingredients
- Silver tequila
- Pineapple juice
- Orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)
- 2 jalapeño slices, plus more for garnish
- Pineapple chunks (garnish)
- Tajin chile powder (or regular chile powder)
- Lime
- Ice
Tips and Variations
Fresh lime juice is optional, but it adds extra brightness. You can also use grilled pineapple for another layer of flavor.
For a sweeter margarita, add a splash of simple syrup or agave.
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
- Cut a lime into wedges.
- Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge.
- Pour Tajin (or chile powder) on a small plate.
- Press the rim of the glass into the Tajin until well coated.
You can also use a salt rim or substitute with sugar.
- Place jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the jalapeño slices.
🔥 How to adjust the heat
Start with 1 jalapeño slice for a milder margarita. Use 2 or more slices for additional heat.
- Add tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, and fresh ice.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker mists.
- Add ice and 1 or 2 jalapeño slices to the glass, and garnish with a pineapple chunk.
- Pour the margarita into the glass.
How to Make a Pitcher
This recipe makes about five 10-ounce servings. Use 2 cups of silver tequila, 1¼ cups pineapple juice, ⅔ cup orange liqueur, and 1 sliced jalapeño. Muddle the jalapeño with some of the pineapple juice, then add it to a pitcher with the remaining ingredients. Stir and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over ice in prepared glasses.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Replace the tequila and orange liqueur with pineapple juice and a splash of sparkling water. Add fresh lime juice for extra tang and muddle in jalapeño to taste. Serve over ice with a Tajín rim.
Start with one jalapeño slice for mild heat and add more to taste. Removing the seeds and inner ribs can help reduce the heat. Serrano peppers are an alternative if you want a different, often hotter, chile flavor.
Silver tequila, also called blanco tequila, works well because it has a clean flavor that lets the pineapple and jalapeño shine. Choose a tequila you enjoy drinking.
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- Mixed Berry Sangria
- Mangonada
This Spicy Pineapple Margarita is an easy cocktail with sweet pineapple, fresh jalapeño, and a zesty Tajín rim. Adjust the heat to your liking and make a pitcher for your next gathering!
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
- 3 ounces silver tequila
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (cointreau)
- 2 slices jalapeno
- pineapple chunks (garnish)
- Tajin (for rim of glass)
- Lime (for rim of glass)
- Ice
- jalapeño slices (garnish)
Instructions
- Pour Tajin (or chile powder) on a small plate.
- Rub lime all over the rim of a glass.
- Press the rim into the Tajin until well coated.
- Place 2 jalapeno slices into a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler, muddle the jalapeno slices.
- Add the tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, and ice.
- Add ice to prepared glass.
- Pour the margarita into the glass.
- Garnish with more jalapeno slices and pineapple chunk.
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try it soon!
Hope you enjoy making and savoring the spicy and refreshing flavors of this Spicy Pineapple Margarita. Have fun and drink responsibly!
Love at first sip! We really enjoy some chilli heat with pineapple, so this drink was as if it was made for us! Superb recipe! Thank you very much!
Glad the recipe resonated with your taste preferences, and I hope it brought you a refreshing and enjoyable drink experience. Cheers!
I am not a fan of alcoholic drinks but this is a refreshing drink. Looks really good.
Thank you! You can use this recipe as a starting point to make your own non-alcoholic version of this drink. Just replace the tequila with pineapple juice or sparkling water for a delicious mocktail. Enjoy!
My wife made this for girls night and they all loved it!
That’s fantastic to hear! The Spicy Pineapple Margarita must have been a hit at the girls’ night. Cheers to your wife for her bartending skills and creating a delicious cocktail that made the evening even more special!
Sweet with a nice kick of heat. This was refreshing and not too hot for me. Tasty, refreshing, and a great drink to unwind.
Glad to hear that you liked this Spicy Pineapple Margarita. Such a great recipe!