Spicy Pineapple Margarita
This Spicy Pineapple Margarita combines juicy pineapple, tequila, and fresh jalapeño for a sweet and spicy cocktail that's easy to make at home.
Servings: 2
Calories: 183kcal
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.
Notes
Swap out Tajin for regular chile powder, salt, or sugar.
Bring down the heat by only using one jalapeno slice instead of two.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg