This spicy fresh pineapple margarita recipe is easy to make and tastes like summer vacation. Adding jalapeños to this recipe gives it some heat. If you don't like spicy drinks you can leave them out of the recipe.
The secret to this recipe is the fresh pineapple juice. If you've never made it before, don't worry it's really easy! I find the fresh juice taste a lot less sugary and much more crisp which I like.
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To make pineapple juice you need:
- A fresh pineapple, cut into small pieces
- A blender or food processor
- A mesh strainer
- A jar
To make the fresh juice, you simple blend up the pineapple and strain the juices it into a jar. Discard the pulp.
Tip: You can make this juice ahead of time. Store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Once you've made your fresh juice, you're ready to gather your ingredients.
Ingredients for This Spicy Fresh Pineapple Margarita Recipe
- Chili Lime Salt (see recipe below)
- Limes
- Jalapeños
- Ice
- Cointreau
- Tequila
- Fresh Pineapple Juice
- Fresh Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Tips for Making Fresh Pineapple Margaritas
You can see the full recipe below (and watch me make this recipe on Pinterest in a video), but here are a few tips I've learned when making this recipe.
The Salt
I like to rim the glass with a chili lime salt. To make this you just combine about 1 tablespoon of sea salt with 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
The Spice
The trick to making these fresh pineapple margaritas spicy, is to start by muddling 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeño and lime juice in the bottom of your margarita glass. Muddling allows you to release the flavors and oils of the jalapeño into the juice.
You can use a muddling tool, but the end of a wooden spoon works just as well.
The Pineapple Juice
The fresh pineapple juice really is the star of the show in this recipe. If you must, you can substitute for store bought pineapple juice. I don't think it tastes as fresh though.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course not! Not everyone likes salt on their margarita glass. But if you are going to use salt, I really like the added flavor of the chili salt.
You can make this recipe but leave out the jalapeños. The fresh pineapple margarita is just as delicious without the spice!
You can substitute Cointreau for any orange liqueur. Examples include: Grand Marnier, Triple Sec and Orange Curaçao.
You can make these margaritas with any tequila you prefer. I like to use a silver or blanco for it's clear color.
If you want to try more spicy cocktails, you might like:
Spicy Fresh Pineapple Margarita
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Food Processor
- 1 Mesh Strainer
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili salt See instructions below
- 2-3 slices Fresh Jalapeños Seeds removed
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 2.5 ounces Tequila
- 2 ounces Fresh pineapple juice See instructions below
- 1.2 cup Ice
- 1 ounce Sparkling water Optional
- 1 wedge Fresh pineapple For garnish
Instructions
Fresh Pineaple Juice
- Add about 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks to blender or food processer and blend until smooth
- Strain blended pineapple into a glass or jar using a mesh strainer; Discarding the pulp
Chili Salt for Rimming
- Combine sea salt and chili powder on a small plate
- Rub lime wedge around rim of glass and then roll in the salt mixture
To Make Margaritas
- In glass, muddle the lime juice and the fresh jalapeño slices
- Add ice to glass
- In a shaker filled with ice, add Cointreau, Tequila and Pineapple Juice. Shake.
- Strain shaker into glass
- Top with sparkling water
- Garnish with pineapple wedge, lime wheel, and slice of jalapeño
Notes
- You can substitute Cointreau for any orange liqueur. Examples include: Grand Marnier, Triple Sec and Orange Curaçao
- If you don't like spicy, simply omit the jalapeños
- You do not have to salt the rim
- You can use store bought pineapple juice but the flavor won't taste as crisp and fresh
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