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close up of a pineapple margarita with chile lime salt rim

Pineapple Margarita Recipe

Recipe ByLaura Reigel
Servings :1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

  • fresh pineapple for garnish, juicing, and blending
  • 2 ounces tequila blanco or Respado
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • ¾ ounce triple sec or cointreau
  • agave syrup or simple syrup (optional)
  • ice

Salt Rim

  • kosher salt (affiliate link) to rim the glasses.
  • limes

Spicy Chili Salt Rim [Optional]

Garnishes

  • fresh pineapple wedges
  • fresh pineapple leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare garnishes: Slices of pineapple and pineapple leaves are both fantastic garnishes for this cocktail.
    fresh pineapple, kosher salt, granulated sugar, New Mexico chile powder, fresh pineapple wedges, fresh pineapple leaves
  • Prepare the cocktail glasses: Wipe the edge of each glass with lime and dip into salt or chili lime salt to coat the edges. Fill each glass with ice.
    limes, kosher salt
  • Make the cocktails: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cocktail ingredients to the shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice and serve.
    2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces pineapple juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 3/4 ounce triple sec, ice, agave syrup

NUTRITION

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg