This Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita recipe is an easy and delicious cocktail recipe. And if you don't like spicy drinks, simply leave the jalapeño out for delicious pineapple margaritas!
I love a simple-to-make and refreshing cocktail in the summertime. I especially love my Sparkling Margaritas with Lime Salt, Strawberry Mojito and Lillet Blanc Spritz. They are all bright, refreshing and delicious and don't require many ingredients.
And this Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita is no exception. It is tropical, a bit spicy and so tasty. And it is simple to make! I like to serve these to friends at a cookout, or as a weekend cocktail with dinner.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This cocktail recipe is very simple to make.
- It is packed with flavor from fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and jalapeño.
- It is perfect for Summertime cookouts, or taco night all year long.
- This Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita is the perfect amount of spicy!
- And most importantly, it is absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Tequila Blanco: My favorite brands of tequila blanco are Espolon and Olmeca Altos. You can also use tequila reposado if you prefer it.
Triple Sec: I love to use Cointreau! It is expensive, but I think you can taste the difference.
Jalapeño: The spice in this Pineapple Margarita comes from fresh jalapeño! But, if you don't like spice, you can skip it.
Pineapple Juice: Pineapple juice is so delicious in cocktails and mocktails like my Pineapple Mojito Mocktail! It adds a delicious tropical flavor to these margaritas.
Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice, please! The stuff in the bottle never tastes the same.
Tajín: Tajín is optional, but I love to use it on the rim of my glasses. It is tart and spicy. You can also use kosher salt!
Instructions
Step 1. Add the Tajín to a small plate. Then, rub the rim of two glasses with a lime wedge.
Turn the glasses upside down and dip them into the Tajín. Set aside.
Step 2. Place the jalapeño into a cocktail shaker. Muddle it gently to break it up.
Then, fill the shaker with ice and add the pineapple juice, tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 1 minute.
Fill the two Tajín rimmed glasses with ice. And finally, strain the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita into the glasses.
Recipe FAQs
Either tequila blanco or tequila reposado are great in margaritas!
Tequila Blanco is tequila that has not been aged and is clear and colorless.
Tequila Resposado has a golden color that comes from aging in barrels, so it has a warmer flavor.
Yes! Pineapple adds a delicious tropical flavor to margaritas.
Pour some Tajín onto a plate or shallow bowl. Then, take a lime wedge and rub the rim of a glass with it. Now turn the glass upside down and dip it into the Tajín.
That's it!
Expert Recipe Tips
If you love spice, double the amount of jalapeño that is in this Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita recipe. And if you love pineapple, serve these margaritas with chips and Pineapple Pico de Gallo!
Don't like spice? No worries! Leave the jalapeño out.
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Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 2 Cocktail Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Tajín optional
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeño see note!
- ¾ Cup Pineapple Juice
- ½ Cup Tequila Blanco
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon Cointreau Or other brand of triple sec
- Plenty of Ice
- Slices of lime, jalapeño and pineapple to garnish optional
Instructions
- Add the tajin to a small plate. Then, rub the rim of two glasses with a lime wedge. Turn the glasses upside down and dip them into the tajín. Set the glasses aside.1 tablespoon Tajín
- Into a metal cocktail shaker, add the chopped jalapeño. Muddle the jalapeño to break it up.1 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeño
- Then, fill the shaker with ice and add pineapple juice, tequila blanco, lime juice, cointreau. Place the lid on the shaker and shake well for about one minute.½ Cup Tequila Blanco, ¼ Cup Lime Juice, 2 tablespoon Cointreau, Plenty of Ice, ¾ Cup Pineapple Juice
- Fill the two rimmed glasses with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the two glasses.
- Garnish with lime, jalapeño and pineapple (optional) and serve!Slices of lime, jalapeño and pineapple to garnish
Eric brown says
Love having fresh foods drinks without having all the bad ingredients involved. Thanks for giving us options. Also I’m from Kentucky so of course love you and your family.
Megan Calipari says
Thank you! So happy you're enjoying everything!
Tucker Hargrove says
Do you leave the seeds in when you muddle the jalapeño?
Megan Calipari says
It depends on how spicy you want it! The seeds typically have a lot of spice so remove them if you are sensitive to spice. My jalapeño was SPICY so I removed the seeds.