Description
The Pineapple Margarita is a tropical delight that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture and vibrant flavors. Each sip offers a perfect balance of sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and smooth tequila, creating a refreshing experience that transports you to a sun-soaked beach.
Ingredients
Scale
- Alcoholic Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- Juices:
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Sweetener:
- ½ oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Other:
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or pineapple wedge for garnish
- Optional: salt or sugar for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your glass. If desired, rim the edge with lime juice and dip it into salt or sugar for added flavor.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
- Add a generous amount of ice cubes to the shaker, filling it about halfway.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a pineapple wedge on the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pineapple Margarita!
Notes
- This cocktail can be made ahead of time; simply mix the ingredients (without ice) and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Store any leftover margarita mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the tequila and triple sec with sparkling water and additional pineapple juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: cocktails
- Method: shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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