Pineapple-Chile Margarita

A spicy-sweet twist on the classic margarita featuring fresh pineapple and jalapeño chile, perfectly balanced with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. This cocktail offers a delightful combination of tropical sweetness and subtle heat.

2 servings
5 min

Ingredients

  • 8 chunks pineapple
  • 4 slices red jalapeño chile with seeds
  • ½ cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons Simple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place pineapple chunks and red jalapeño slices in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup , and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over.

    5 min

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