Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Sweet pineapple juice and spicy jalapeño pepper combine for a flavorful twist on the classic margarita. Served on the rocks with a salted rim, these easy Spicy Pineapple Margaritas are perfect for happy hour, Cinco de Mayo festivities, or your next Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 2-3 slices fresh jalapeño pepper
- Coarse salt or Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Run a slice of lime around the rim of a rocks glass.
- Pour some coarse salt into a shallow, small dish. Dip the rim into the salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pineapple juice, simple syrup, lime juice and triple sec.
- Add jalapeño slices and ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake well for 10 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Garnish with pineapple wedges and/or wedge of lime.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
For the simple syrup: Combine ½ cup sugar with ½ cup hot water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator and chill completely before using.
Serving: 1cocktail, Calories: 325kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 24mg, Potassium: 530mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 1952IU, Vitamin C: 223mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 2mg
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